MACOM · 17 hours ago
Production Test Engineer-Principal
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $167K/yr
10+ years expMACOM is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures products for various applications including Data Center and Telecommunication. The Principal Test Engineer will work with Device Integration and Product Engineering teams to develop wafer-level test procedures and ensure their integration into the production environment.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee production process control monitor (PCM) test area, including a suite of 4-6 test systems and associated automated probe stations
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance test accuracy, repeatability, and throughput for existing production technologies
Coordinate and execute engineering tests of a wide variety of diode, transistor, and passive device structures to characterize key performance characteristics
Collaborate with Technology Development and Device Integration teams to develop and formalize test plans for process control monitor (PCM) testing of new technologies
Specify, acquire, and qualify new test equipment required to support evolving test needs as part of fabwide capital plans
Respond to and support internal engineering customers to identify and remedy any test related root causes
Collaborate with Device Integration Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to achieve robust test solution performance in support of quality and productivity goals
Train operations personnel on new test routines, equipment, and procedures to support production WIP
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in device or circuit test engineering and test solution development
Advanced knowledge of DC and RF test instrumentation, fixtures, control software, measurements and methods
Hands-on experience with wafer-level probe stations and automated test systems
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for test hardware and software
Theoretical understanding of semiconductor device physics and their application in practical commercial device fabrication and test
Extensive experience in testing one or more of the following device types: GaAs pHEMT, GaN HEMT, RF MOSFET, PIN diode, Schottky diode
Fluency in one or more high level programming languages, such as Python or C#, as well as familiarity with understanding lower-level code written in the C programming language
Fluency with the Git source control system, ideally within a command-line/terminal interface
Familiarity with both Linux and MS Windows OS's
Working knowledge and practical experience applying Gauge R&R or ANOVA to test solutions
Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, and Excel/Access
Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core test engineering principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution
Ability to work effectively with engineering peer groups in a dynamic, collaborative and results-oriented environment
Due to export restrictions, U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required
Preferred
Candidates with more advanced degrees and/or more experience are preferred
Familiarity with software development (with emphasis on modularity and scalability) is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.
Company
MACOM
MACOM is a supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave, and photonic semiconductor products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$43.75M2012-03-15IPO
2011-01-12Private Equity
2010-06-08Private Equity· $43.75M
Leadership Team
Stephen Daly
President & CEO, Director
Cristian Stagarescu
Principal Engineer Photonics R&D
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