About the role#
The MMIC Yield Improvement intern will join our Integration Engineering team in Durham. This role offers hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering. You will work on a specific engineering project with clear objectives and measurable goals. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and technical mentors to contribute to active projects.
What you'll do#
- Analyze manufacturing, yield, and process data to find opportunities for defect reduction.
- Use Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems and defect classification tools to characterize process-induced defects.
- Investigate defect trends and perform root cause analysis using statistical and engineering methods.
- Develop and run experiments to test process improvements and verify corrective actions.
- Create reports, dashboards, and technical presentations to share your findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with teams across Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Yield Enhancement, Quality, and Product Engineering.
- Drive an individual improvement project and present your results to engineering leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and device fundamentals.
- Experience with lab, test, or process equipment gained through coursework, research, or prior internships.
- Familiarity with data analysis, statistical methods, and problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to manage project tasks and meet milestones.
- Preferred experience includes coursework in semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics, or materials characterization.
- Familiarity with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, MATLAB, R, or Excel is helpful.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: 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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