Principal/Senior Test Engineer

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!

Principal/Senior Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Semiconductor Test Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize production test solutions for advanced RF semiconductor products. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in RF characterization, production testing, automated test systems, and data analysis. This role requires strong technical expertise in RF measurements, test hardware, software development, and yield improvement methodologies to support high-volume manufacturing.

As part of a cross-functional engineering team, you will work closely with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Application and Quality teams to ensure robust test coverage, high product quality, and efficient production performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Test Strategy for RF semiconductor products from characterization through high-volume manufacturing
• Provide test hardware architecture and design recommendations to support test solution development
• Create comprehensive test plans to verify product performance and ensure compliance with customer Datasheet
• Develop, debug, and optimize automated production test programs to improve test coverage, reduce test time, and maximize manufacturing throughput and product quality.
• Assist Quality with root-cause analysis for test failures, investigate low yield issues, and help with corrective actions.
• Utilize test lab equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers to perform measurement correlation between bench equipment and ATE platforms
• Understand and debug PCB/hardware/Tester/prober issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of RF measurement principles and calibration techniques.
• Experience with ATE platforms, preferably Chroma, Catalyst, Agilent or similar semiconductor production test systems.
• Proficient in C++
• Data analysis and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-frequency RF and microwave testing.
• Experience with automated wafer probe systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, DOE, and yield improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Oscilloscope, VNA, Power Supply
• Analyze characterization and production data to improve yield and performance.

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.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $112,000 - $196,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.