About the role#
As a member of the Advanced Filter Development Team, you will work alongside experienced engineers who provide mentoring and guidance. You will take ownership of a business-critical project focused on acoustic wave filter device physics model development, microfabrication process development, or device characterization. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build professional relationships within the company.
What you'll do#
- Complete an individual project related to acoustic wave filter technology.
- Receive formal training and ongoing supervision from your team.
- Participate in an intern webinar series and various networking or social events.
- Present your project successes and findings at an end-of-term poster session.
- Receive formal, written feedback on your performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Bachelor student in electrical engineering, applied physics, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering, with at least 3 years of study completed.
- Familiarity with multi-physics finite element modeling, semiconductor microfabrication processes, and RF characterization.
- Preferred: Current PhD student in electrical engineering with a strong background in microfabrication, MEMS, thin-film bulk acoustic wave, or Lamb wave devices.
- Proficiency in piezoelectric multi-physics finite element modeling.
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor microfabrication processes like photolithography, sputtering, MBE, MOCVD, or RIE.
- Practical experience with wafer-level RF characterization.
Location & details#
- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for the telecommunications, data center, industrial, and aerospace markets. Founded in 1950, the company produces RF, microwave, and millimeter wave solutions along with optoelectronics. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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