About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will support new RF/Microwave component and module product introductions. You will work under direct supervision to provide micro-electronic packaging and mechanical design support. This role focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions for high volume and mixed volume manufacturing environments.
What you'll do#
- Support micro-electronic packaging and mechanical design tasks.
- Collaborate with product design, QA, reliability, and supply chain teams to qualify assembly processes.
- Work with the sourcing group to qualify vendors for materials and manufacturing.
- Help establish engineering build requirements for new product introductions.
- Generate design reports, test reports, datasheets, and bills of materials.
- Create manufacturing drawings and documentation.
- Design and develop tooling for assembly processes.
- Lead peer reviews of design concepts and participate in customer design reviews.
- Update internal design rules and troubleshoot failure modes.
What you'll need#
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficiency in Solidworks is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under direct supervision on projects of limited complexity.
- Conceptual knowledge of failure analysis, process troubleshooting, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with AutoCad, Minitab, FEA, or CFD software is a plus.
- Interest in design, development, and characterization activities.
Location & details#
- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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