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MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design andmanufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of endmarkets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospaceand Defense. We develop innovative,cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency(RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analogtechnologies. Our solutions supportcritical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, highperformance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerialvehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wirelessnetworks.
MACOM has more than 75years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication,circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applicationsengineering. We are committed to our customers' success. We partner with customers to help solve theirmost challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at theforefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.
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Failure Analysis Engineering Manager
PositionOverview
This engineering positionwill supervise and manage failure analysis functions within our advancedtechnology development team in support of new technology and product development,reliability assessment, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will bring technicalexpertise across a broad spectrum of semiconductor technologies including wideband-gap, group III-V and group IV technologies, proven leadership in buildingand scaling teams, and establishing internal FA lab capability and toolselection.
KeyResponsibilities
Candidate will have hands-on responsibilities and supervise a team of FAengineers conducting failure analysis investigations for technology and productdevelopment efforts. Position willreport to the Senior Director of GaN Technology. Specific responsibilities include:
-Supervision and hands-on operation of Failure Analysis tools including Hotspot detection and FIB/SEM
-Responsible for equipment evaluation, selection, acquisition and qualification
-Influence both process and product development strategies across MACOM's B.U.'s to improve process/product performance and reliability,
reduce reliance on external FA capability and cost and improve efficiency of FA execution.
-Build and manage a high performing Failure Analysis teams supporting MACOM's broad process and product portfolios.
-Responsible for ensuring that sufficient equipment and people resources are in place and allocated appropriately to meet project schedules.
-Communicating updates to senior management regarding key projects and strategic planning, including budgeting, lab space management, and
human resource requirements.
-Interfacing with process and product development, fab operations and quality assurance teams to ensure that the FA team consistently meets
stakeholder needs
-Effectively communicating your results via final engineering reports. You need to be able to defend your findings/recommendations to designers,
process experts, and management.
Key Competencies& Skills required
-Detailed knowledge of semiconductor device physics, reliability and associated failure modes and mechanisms.
-Skilled in the use of statistical software applications such as JMP or Minitab.
-Leadership, assertiveness, ability to be a team player with positive attitude. Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
are required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
-B.S. or B.A. in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
-5+ years of experience of increasing responsibility in areas of failure analysis with emphasis on wide band-gap technologies.
-Detailed knowledge of semiconductor device physics, reliability and associated failure modes and mechanisms, focus on GaN HEMT devices.
-Skilled in the use of statistical software applications such as JMP or Minitab.
-Leadership, assertiveness, ability to be a team player with positive attitude.
-Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written, verbal) are required.
Preferred skills
-Proven success in building and managing FA technical teams and labs.
-Demonstrated experience in FA equipment evaluation, selection, acquisition and qualification
-Demonstrated hands-on experience working with FIB/SEM, Hotspot detection, decapsulation, AFM and SEM-EDX
-Experience and comfort communicating effectively at all levels as well as with customers
-Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
-Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
-Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
-Ability to take the initiative and drive for results.
-Ability to multitask between projects and ability to maintain project schedules.
EEO
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, militaryservice, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation withrespect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 oremail HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position titleand 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 orneed reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions oftheir jobs.
ITAR
Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons(U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individualsgranted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.
RSU Eligible
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU)awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individualand company performance.
Benefits: This position offers acomprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.