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Shift Engineer Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
21 October 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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 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!
Shift Engineer - Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication
Position Overview:
This position is our Firstline defense for process trouble shooting in the factory. Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression under direct supervision. Typically has knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories principles and concepts. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. Receives instruction guidance and direction from others.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as the first line of defense for recipe corrections and FA (Failure Analysis) errors ensuring issues are identified investigated and resolved promptly to minimize production impact and maintain process integrity.
Effectively balances responsibilities between production support and problem-solving activities dedicating approximately 50% of time to monitoring and managing WIP (Work in Process) and 50% to troubleshooting process equipment and product-related issues to sustain operational efficiency.
Maintains robust process control through Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methodologies proactively monitoring process performance identifying trends and taking corrective actions to prevent deviations and improve yield.
Manages Lot Processing (LP) status for released recipes ensuring recipe compliance documentation accuracy and timely updates to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Collaborates closely with the Engineering team to identify communicate and address potential Out-of-Control (OOC) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) conditions facilitating rapid containment and resolution while driving continuous process improvement.
Provides Manufacturing Technician (MT) training and certification sign-off ensuring technicians are properly trained qualified and capable of executing processes consistently while adhering to established procedures and quality standards.
Key Impact: Through proactive process monitoring technical troubleshooting cross-functional collaboration and workforce development this role helps maintain process stability reduce manufacturing disruptions improve product quality and enhance overall operational performance.
Key Competencies & Skills required:
Excellent people management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.
Result driven Mindset
Excellent analytical skills.
Excel and Power point proficiency
Proficient with statistical methods used in manufacturing: SPC DOE.
Proficient in Structured Problem Solving
Great Team builder Collaborator and Problem solver
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Min 5 years of engineering and/or manufacturing management.
Required BS in preferred
ITAR
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.
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.
RSU Eligible
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses solely at MACOMs discretion subject to individual and company performance.
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
Health dental and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
