Freelance Ic Layout Mask Designer Jobs in Springfield, MA

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor productsfor Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.
MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple designcenters, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, andoperational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click hereto view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services thatrepresent a key core competency within our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised ofa direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leadingindustry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products togive our customers insights into our entire portfolio.
Electromechanical Drafter
We are looking for an electromechanicaldrafter to support various new product development and customer demands atMACOM's Northampton, MA Center of Excellence so that we can design RF,microwave, and millimeter-wave products. This position is primarily on-site at MACOM's Northampton, MACenter of Excellence with occasional travel to other MACOM locations.
MACOM values analytical rigor,evidence-based reasoning, and intellectual honesty in technical and operationaldiscussions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work with experienced mechanical designers to create full manufacturing documentation packages for complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Work with electrical engineers to generate documentation packages such that electrical designs can be sent to manufacturing partners to produce
• Interface with other departments within MACOM, manufacturing partners, and vendors to create realizable designs taking manufacturing capabilities into consideration.
• 3D Modeling using SolidWorks from rudimentary sketches or verbal instruction.
• 2D Drafting using SolidWorks adhering to ASME Y14.5 and internal MACOM standards.
• Be responsible for schematic entry, layout, test, and release of printed circuit boards to support a variety of RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave products.
• 2D and 3D modeling of printed circuit boards using Altium and AutoCAD
• With support of other engineering disciplines, design and document cost effective circuit boards, laminate packages, and assemblies to support product development.
• Work with our MMIC design, mechanical design, electromagnetic design, analog/digital design, assembly, and test teams to develop new products as well as production methods.
• Exceptional model and drawing accuracy
• Design rule checking
• Generate engineering drawings for printed circuit board designs and assembly prints.
• Update design rules as required.
• Keeping up to date and maintaining passion for the latest advances in engineering documentation.
• Maintain product documentation and engineering change orders.
• Advocate for Drafting & PCB Layout as functions and core competency within the company
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A.S. in Drafting or similar field, B.S. a plus
• Prior experience with SolidWorks 3D design and 2D drafting.AutoCAD experience is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledgeable in drafting standards and best practices
• Bona fide GD&T enthusiast
• Ability to make basic electrical measurements using a multimeter such as voltage, current, resistance, and continuity
  Hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Prior experience with CAD platforms such as KiCAD , AutoCAD, SketchUP, Fusion360, TinkerCAD, nanoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
• Unparalleled time management skills and an unquenching thirst for working for multiple managers with competing priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Incredible attention to detail with a focus on impeccable quality
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits
• Medium mathematical skills or better
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Prior experience with semiconductor mask design is strongly desired
• Excellent time management skills to work with multiple projects for multiple managers with competing deadlines.
• Good communication, organization and documentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships. Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• The position is full time (40h). 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.

The Hourly Range for this position is $58,000- $82,000 perhour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors,including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience,education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 ofrace, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, 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 toqualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you havea disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to anypart of the application process please call +1-978-656-2500 or emailHR_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 whorequest or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essentialfunctions of their jobs.
Benefits: This positionoffers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health, dental, and visioninsurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k)plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional developmentopportunities.