About the role#
This is a summer internship based in Newport Beach, California. You will work with the External Foundry Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams to monitor wafer fabrication, analyze process control data, and track engineering lots. This role provides hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield analysis, and foundry qualification activities.
What you'll do#
- Review and analyze Process Control Monitoring (PCM) data from external foundries.
- Monitor Engineering Lots and wafer work-in-process status.
- Track wafer scrap activities and maintain accurate engineering records.
- Support foundry transfer projects and process qualification tasks.
- Assist with data mining, trend analysis, and database maintenance.
- Generate daily and weekly PCM monitoring reports and process health dashboards.
- Run and maintain automated scripts for data extraction and chart generation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, and NPI teams on data collection.
- Participate in yield reviews and engineering problem-solving activities.
- Help organize engineering documentation and project records.
- Assist with communication between internal teams and external foundries.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Coursework or experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, or IC fabrication.
- Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and device physics.
- Experience with data analysis and statistical methods.
- Python programming experience is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with scripting, automation, or data visualization tools is a plus.
- Experience with JMP, MATLAB, SQL, or similar analytical tools is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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