About the role#
This is a 12-week internship based in Durham, North Carolina. You will work on an individual, well-defined project with specific outcome goals. You will receive training, supervision, and formal feedback throughout the term. You will also participate in an intern webinar series, attend networking events, and present your project results at a poster session.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience in failure analysis.
- Complete an assigned project with clear objectives.
- Present findings and project outcomes in written reports and verbal presentations.
- Participate in company-wide intern activities and social events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or Doctoral degree program in MSE, ECE, or a similar engineering field.
- Familiarity with electronic device fabrication and mask layout principles.
- Knowledge of GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) epitaxial growth on SiC and Silicon substrates.
- Experience with electrical probe testing, curve tracing, and high-resolution optical microscopy.
- Understanding of acoustic microscopy, FIB cross-sectioning, SEM, and STEM analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software like JMP.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with radio frequency transistor characterization.gds file viewing, and epitaxial wafer characterization methods.
- U.S. Person status as required by ITAR regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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