Quality Engineer

Company Overview

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 such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

• Serve as the quality representative embedded within the Lowell Foundry, supporting manufacturing operations and process improvement initiatives.
• Review process and product controls, identify gaps, and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve process capability, product quality, and operational performance.
• Partner with Foundry Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to address manufacturing issues that may impact product performance, process repeatability, yield, or customer commitments.
• Support investigations of customer quality issues with probable manufacturing or process‑related root causes and facilitate effective corrective actions.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure compliance of incoming materials with applicable specifications, requirements, and quality expectations.
• Participate in process change reviews and provide quality guidance for manufacturing, process, and material‑related changes.
• Support internal audit activities, quality system initiatives, and continuous improvement activities to strengthen overall process and quality performance.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical methods to monitor process performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain quality tools, metrics, and reporting that support informed decision‑making and proactive quality management.
• Communicate quality concerns, risks, and improvement opportunities to cross‑functional teams and leadership.
• Promote the use of quality engineering principles and best practices throughout the organization.

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, quality engineering, or a related technical role.
• Understanding of semiconductor devices and semiconductor processing.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross‑functional engineering and operations teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience using statistical analysis software such as JMP, Minitab, or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100D, IATF 16949, MIL‑STD‑883, and/or MIL‑STD‑750 standards.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or semiconductor process improvement initiatives.

• Position resides in Lowell, Massachusetts.
• Limited travel to other company or customer sites.

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.

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