Industrial Engineer

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for analysis of manufacturing data and project implementation that increase throughput, decrease cycle time and decrease cost at MACOM’s Durham, NC manufacturing site. This individual will also take the lead on administration of the factory lot dispatch scheduling software. This work will be done in close partnership with Fab production teams, Process, Device and Integration Engineers.

Knowledge of semiconductor processing, exceptional communication skills, and an optimistic, can‑do approach are essential to success in this role. The MACOM operations are of a highly product‑mixed dynamic wafer fab environment, requiring good prioritization and excellent judgment. You will be expected to set deliverables and achieve desired results.

• Administer the Manufacturing FAB lot dispatch software and partner with operations to optimize scheduling software parameters to maximize throughput and minimize cycle time.
• Own manufacturing reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), KPI mathematical definitions and database query accuracy.
• Create and maintain manufacturing tool capacity models for strategic CAPEX planning and tactical weekly constraints mitigation, then lead the team to implement solutions.
• Analyze existing production processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve cycle time, throughput and work in progress.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through process improvements, waste reduction and better prioritization of resource utilization.
• Optimize manufacturing areas through implementing lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, JIT, and Six Sigma.
• Create and maintain Power BI reports to visualize factory performance, capacity, and key metrics.

• BS or MS degree in Industrial Engineering, or Engineering degree equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience. Job title and pay will be commensurate with level of experience.
• Strong understanding of data mining and statistics, SPC, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
• Familiarity with basic SQL code writing to efficiently query large volume of MES data.
• Experience with data analysis tools like MS Excel Pivot Tables, Power BI, Mini Tab, JMP or other data visualization and analysis software.
• Must display a strong sense of ownership, drive, and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to improve processes.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, creating process and work instructions for other engineers and for technicians in manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

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.

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.

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  or email  Provide your name, phone number, and the position title and location in which you are interested, and the nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you.

We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.