About the role#
We are looking for a Product Engineer Intern to join our team in Newport Beach. This role provides hands-on experience with the full product characterization lifecycle. You will work on an individual project with clear goals, receive training, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout your internship.
What you'll do#
- Develop product characterization plans and create characterization programs.
- Analyze and present characterization data.
- Define production test specifications.
- Perform ATE and probe data analysis.
- Complete an individual project with defined outcomes.
- Participate in an intern webinar series and networking events.
- Present your project outcomes at a poster session.
What you'll need#
- A minimum B.S. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Proficiency in lab equipment for troubleshooting and hardware troubleshooting techniques.
- Basic understanding of schematic and PCB layout review.
- Experience with C# or C++ programming.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools.
- Project management skills and good organizational abilities.
- Ability to coordinate activities across functional groups.
- Strong analytical and technical skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport Beach, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $20 to $47 per hour.
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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