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Mechanical Engineer

MACOM
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Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business. The foundry provides access to, and control of our broad range of proprietary technologies in an asset light, cost effective structure. 

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Our global organization of skilled engineers is driven every day to solve the world’s most demanding wireless and wireline application challenges. We’re proud of our more than sixty years’ of hands-on experience designing and building analog semiconductor technology across the RF to Light spectrum. 

 

 Mechanical Engineer


Job Description:
In MACOM's MMIC Business Unit we design MMICs and IMAs for cellular, aerospace & defense, and other wireless applications.  We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design packaging for MMICs, waveguide components, power supplies, support PCBs, and test systems for RF & Millimeter Wave multi-chip modules. 
 

  • Be responsible for the mechanical design layout, test, and release of RF/MMW IMAs using content from other engineering disciplines from kickoff through engineering evaluations.
  • 3D Modeling using Solidworks.
  • Package MMICs, waveguide components, PCB based, and thin film based products.
  • With support of other engineering disciplines, design and document cost effective mechanical parts and assemblies to support product development.
  • Work with our MMIC design, electromagnetic design, analog/digital design, assembly, and test teams to develop new products as well as production methods.
  • Keeping up to date, maintaining passion, and an unwavering thirst for knowledge about the latest RF/MMW packaging and interconnect technologies.
  • Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to achieve business goals.
  • Work with our Business Development team on bid & proposal activity.
  • Work with Sourcing Group to qualify vendors for materials and external manufacturing processes.
  • Initiate prototype builds and manage product characterization. You will design evaluation hardware and characterization fixtures, then direct or perform measurements.
  • Generating design reports, progress reports, test reports, datasheets and bill of materials.
  • Generate manufacturing drawings and documentation.
  • Update design rules as required.
  • Lead peer review of design concepts.
  • Participate as functional lead in external design reviews.
  • Cooperating with Project Manager in order to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule.
  • Work with our Product Engineering group to transfer the product to production.
  • Advocate for Mechanical Engineering as a function and technology area within the company
  • Customer support as required.
     

Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Mechanical drafting skills (AutoCAD/Solidworks)
  • Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing technologies for packaging electronics such as machining aluminum, plastic injection molding, and additive manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Test and measurement skills using common test equipment to make measurements such as hardness, tensile strength, mass, torsion, heat flux, voltage, current, power, etc.
  • Experience using equipment such as microscopes, drill presses, lathes, calipers, etc.
  • Bona fide GD&T, subtractive, and additive manufacturing enthusiast.
  • Ability to analyze data using sound statistical methodology and effectively presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical management.
  • Exceptional communication and teamwork skills to interface with internal cross-functional teams and subcontractors
    Good organization skills
  • Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • U.S. Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident (U.S. Green Card holder)