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Photolithography Process Engineering Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
10 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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!
RTP Semiconductor Process Engineering Intern Photolithography and Metrology
Role Overview:
As a member of the Photolithography and Metrology process engineering team the Process Engineering Intern will work alongside experienced engineers providing mentoring guidance and introductions to colleagues.
This Internship with MACOM will help the Intern to gain valuable work experience in a key discipline build professional relationships and take ownership of a business-critical project.
During the 12 weeks each Intern will:
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
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical engineering materials science or equivalent.
Prerequisite Skills and Experience:
Strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and cleanroom protocols.
Familiarity with process control concepts and statistical analysis.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Additional Desirable Skills:
Photolithography fundamental knowledge and/or experience in spin coat expose develop and the associated metrology
Hands-on experience with semiconductor process equipment or lab-based process development.
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methodologies (e.g. control charts Cp/Cpk analysis DOE).
Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g. Python MATLAB or R) to support data analysis and SPC automation.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. JMP Tableau or Power BI).
Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and root cause analysis techniques (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone diagrams).
Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
EEO:
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.
Reasonable Accommodation:
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 1- 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
