Photodetector Wafer Processing & Device Characterization Intern

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!

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

MACOM is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Engineering Intern to support the development and characterization of advanced photodetector technologies used in high‑speed optical communications, sensing, and aerospace applications. The intern will work closely with process, device, and product engineers to support wafer fabrication activities, perform electrical and optical characterization, analyze experimental data, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

This position provides hands‑on experience in semiconductor wafer processing, cleanroom operations, optoelectronic device testing, and data‑driven engineering within a fast‑paced photonics manufacturing environment.

• Assist engineers with photodetector wafer processing activities, including:
  • Photolithography
  • Thin‑film deposition
  • Wet and dry etching
  • Surface cleaning and preparation
  • Wafer inspection and metrology
• Support cleanroom fabrication of photodiodes and related optoelectronic devices.
• Perform electrical characterization of devices, including:
  • Current‑voltage (I‑V) measurements
  • Dark current analysis
  • Breakdown voltage testing
  • Resistance and capacitance measurements
• Conduct optical characterization, including:
  • Responsivity measurements
  • Optical power calibration
  • Wavelength‑dependent performance testing
• Operate laboratory and characterization equipment such as:
  • Probe stations
  • Semiconductor parameter analyzers
  • Optical test setups
  • Power meters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Network analyzers (as applicable)
• Analyze measurement data using Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Document experimental procedures, test results, and observations in engineering reports and laboratory notebooks.
• Collaborate with process and device engineers to identify yield, performance, and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Follow all laboratory, cleanroom, ESD, and safety procedures.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science Engineering
  • Physics
  • Photonics
  • Optics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Semiconductor Engineering or related field
• Completed coursework in semiconductor devices, electronics, materials science, physics, or photonics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret experimental data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering…