Failure Analysis 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!

As a member of the Technology Development team, the Semiconductor Process & Device Failure Analysis Intern will work alongside experienced engineers providing mentoring, guidance,and introductions to colleagues.

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral degree in MSE, ECE or similar engineering degree program.

• Familiarity with electronic device fabrication processing technology and device mask layout principles are preferred.
• Familiarity with epitaxial growth of GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) on SiC and Silicon substrates.
• Prior experience with electrical probe testing/curve tracing and high-resolution optical microscopy.
• Understand the capabilities of acoustic microscopy, focused ion beam (FIB) cross sectioning, secondary electron microscopy (SEM) inspection, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) analysis and have versatility in the Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis software such as JMP.
• Direct experience in one or more of these characterization techniques is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to present data and findings both verbally and in written reports.

• Familiarity with principles and characterization of radio frequency transistor devices.
• Familiarity with mask layout principles and the ability to view .gds files in a layout editor.
• Familiarity with epitaxial wafer characterization methods (e.g., sheet resistance mapping, photoluminescence mapping, etc.)

• Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals
• Gain hands on experience
• Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision
• Be invited to attend an intern webinar series
• Attend networking/social events
• Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls
• Receive formal, written feedback

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 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.