About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Lowell, Massachusetts. You will work on-site to support the Etch area and contribute to semiconductor process development. Each intern receives training, supervision, and participates in networking events, culminating in a presentation on your project outcomes.
What you'll do#
- Manage chemical qualifications for end-of-life chemistries and qualify second vendors to prevent supply chain issues.
- Support the startup of new tools, including baseline development, process optimization, and transferring processes from older equipment.
- Handle daily sustaining tasks in the Etch area to meet factory performance indicators.
- Develop new processes for product transfers and new capabilities.
- Create documentation and conduct training sessions.
- Monitor processes after release to ensure stability.
- Improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, and safety across existing procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or Physics.
- You must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 to $47 per hour.
- 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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