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Mechanical Engineer

MACOM
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Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

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.

 

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.  You will:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Keeping up to date and maintaining passion for the latest RF/MMW packaging and interconnect technologies.
  • Customer support as required.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Strong mechanical drafting skills (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)
  • Bona fide mechanical design & metrology enthusiast.  Enthusiasm for connectors is a huge plus.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing technologies for packaging electronics including but not limited to machining a variety of metals, plastic injection molding, and additive manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Test and measurement skills using common test equipment to make measurements such as hardness, tensile strength, creep, fatigue, surface roughness, mass, torsion, heat flux, voltage, current, power, etc.
  • Experience using equipment such as microscopes, drill presses, lathes, feeler gauges, calipers, etc.
  • 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.
  • Due to ITAR regulations, the candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

 

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 +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com.  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.