Semiconductor Test Technician

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 75 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. https://www.macom.com/. 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.

Semiconductor Test Technician

Position Summary

MACOM is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Semiconductor Test Technician to support wafer-level electrical test, inspection, and production activities in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. The technician will operate test systems, handle wafers safely, perform routine inspections, document results accurately, and help ensure that product moves through the fab with the required quality, reliability, and schedule discipline. This role requires strong attention to detail, good computer skills, effective communication, and the ability to follow controlled procedures in a fast-paced production setting.

Essential Functions

• Set up, load, operate, and monitor wafer-level electrical test equipment and related production tools in accordance with documented procedures.
• Perform routine product testing, data collection, visual inspection, wafer handling, and disposition support while maintaining a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Review test results, identify abnormal conditions, and escalate failures, trends, equipment issues, or documentation concerns to manufacturing leadership, engineering, equipment, or quality teams.
• Follow cleanroom protocols, ESD requirements, chemical safety rules, PPE expectations, and all applicable manufacturing procedures.
• Accurately enter data into manufacturing, test, quality, or tracking systems and support production priorities through clear communication and efficient work movement.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication, electrical test, inspection, electronics, medical device, aerospace, or another high-reliability manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow strict safety, quality, documentation, and procedural requirements.
• Solid computer, basic math, written communication, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to enter data accurately and understand test results, specifications, and production documentation.
• Ability to work a compressed work week shift from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including schedule flexibility based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wafer-level electrical test, probe systems, parametric test, DC test, PCM test, metrology, AOI, inspection, or semiconductor manufacturing execution systems.
• Familiarity with semiconductor wafer handling, cleanroom practices, ESD controls, SPC, test specifications, and controlled documentation.
• Experience identifying abnormal test results, equipment issues, product defects, or process concerns and escalating them appropriately.
• Experience supporting engineering qualifications, product transfers, new tool releases, or process improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technicians, supervisors, engineers, equipment teams, and quality personnel.

Key Competencies

• Safety-first mindset and commitment to procedural compliance
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Quality-focused decision making and timely escalation
• Clear communication across shifts and functions
• Ownership, adaptability, reliability, and continuous improvement mindset

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.

ITAR

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.

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.

Hourly Range

The Hourly Range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour. 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.

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.