Device Integration Intern
Lowell, Massachusetts
INTERN | USD 20.00 - 47.00 HOUR
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense.  We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies.  Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.
 
MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success.  We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.  
 
Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Integration Engineering Intern
We are seeking a motivated and hard-working Engineering Intern to join our Diodes Integration Engineering team. This internship provides hands-on experience in semiconductor process integration, device characterization, yield improvement, and manufacturing engineering. The intern will gain exposure to the full semiconductor fabrication flow and work with cross-functional engineering teams to solve real-world manufacturing and device performance challenges.

During the 12-week internship, each intern will:
• Be assigned a well-defined engineering project with clear objectives, deliverables, and measurable success criteria.
• Gain hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing, device characterization, and process engineering.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and technical mentors.
• Participate in technical training and professional development activities.
• Attend intern networking and social events.
• Present project results and key learnings during the end-of-program Poster Session.
• Receive formal performance feedback and career development guidance.

Responsibilities
• Analyze manufacturing, electrical test, and yield data to identify opportunities for process and device performance improvement.
• Support process integration activities across the semiconductor wafer fabrication flow.
• Investigate relationships between fabrication processes and device electrical performance.
• Support electrical characterization of diode parameters including forward voltage, leakage, breakdown voltage, resistance, and capacitance.
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to evaluate process variation and improvements.
• Collaborate with Process, Product, Manufacturing, Reliability, Failure Analysis, Quality, and Test Engineering teams.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and device fundamentals.
• Experience with laboratory, test, or process equipment through coursework, research, or prior internships.
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, and engineering problem-solving techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
• Coursework or project experience in semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics, device physics, or materials characterization.
• Familiarity with semiconductor diodes, PN junctions, or Schottky devices.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, MATLAB, Minitab, or Excel.
• Knowledge of DOE, SPC, yield analysis, or electrical characterization techniques such as I-V and C-V measurements.

Desired Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.

ITAR 
Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.  

The Hourly Range for this position is $20 – $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.  MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com.  Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you.  We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.