Product Engineer - Senior​/Principal

Company Overview

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM is certified to the ISO
9001 international quality standard and ISO
14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business. The foundry provides access to and control of our broad range of proprietary technologies in an asset‑light, cost‑effective structure.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio. Our global organization of skilled engineers is driven every day to solve the world’s most demanding wireless and wireline application challenges, and we’re proud of our more than sixty years’ of hands‑on experience designing and building analog semiconductor technology across the RF to Light spectrum.

Role

Photodetector Product Engineer – Senior/Principal

Job Location s

Ann Arbor, Michigan;
Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Photodetector Product Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on supporting the development, release, and sustaining of photodetector products across their lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, yield improvement, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in optoelectronic devices with a hands‑on, data‑driven approach to product engineering.

• Own released photodetector products and product lines, driving continuous improvements in performance, yield, cost, and reliability.
• Support new product transitions from engineering to manufacturing, ensuring a smooth and timely ramp to production.
• Ensure all manufacturing deliverables are ready for production release, including hardware, documentation, BOMs, and product costing.
• Ensure successful and on‑schedule New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Partner with Design and Test Engineering teams to define specifications and test requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and investigate yield and performance issues across manufacturing and test processes.
• Generate and analyze SPC charts, run charts, and trend reports to drive data‑based decisions.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing teams, and external contract manufacturers to resolve production and quality issues.
• Assist with failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, and reliability qualification for new and existing products.

• Strong understanding of optoelectronic devices, particularly photodetectors.
• Solid knowledge of photodetector parameters and characterization techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistics, yield analysis, and SPC methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis and programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, SQL, JMP and MS Excel.
• Familiarity with reliability testing and qualification standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, multidisciplinary teams.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the optoelectronics or photonics industry, with a proven track record in product engineering.
• Proven ability to drive products from development through production and sustainment.

Salary Range

$84,000 – $166,000. 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free access to gym in Lowell location.

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer…