Director, Process Engineering

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: In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent 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.

Position Overview

Seeking a Director of Process Engineering with a passion for improving Fab processes for MACOM’s 7x24 Lowell Fab. Role is responsible for the development and manufacturability of multiple compound semiconductor device lines. The candidate will have an advanced knowledge of compound semiconductor materials, theory, and fabrication integration techniques. This position will lead a very broad team of process module groups. Collaboration with Device/Integration engineering teams, quality, finance, operations, planning, contract manufacturers, customers, and sales. The candidate will organize and execute projects for the development of new device and process technologies, continuous improvement and sustaining existing processes. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Possess the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and directly, both verbally and in writing to executive management and customers. This is an on-site position reporting to the VP of Lowell Fab Operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical knowledge of Si, GaAs, InP, and GaN processes to lead development of new process technologies and fabrication techniques. Drive simplification and standardization of process flows for new and existing product lines.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and participate in its execution and long‑term capacity planning and infrastructure investment to support future growth. Generate capital expenditure proposals for new equipment.
• Module teams leadership. Maintain and improve a broad range of Si, GaAs, InP, and GaN process modules, including:
  • Wet and Dry Etch (ICP/RIE)
  • Photolithography (stepper, contact, E‑beam)
  • Epi growth, diffusion and implant
  • PECVD, UHCVD, ALD
  • Metal deposition (Evaporation, Sputter, Electroplating)
  • Wafer grind and polish
  • Dicing, scribe and break, die sort
• Support sustaining/operations for existing products and improve them through statistical data analysis (Yield, Parametric Data, Correlation studies). Plan and execute DOEs.
• Ensure failure analysis and root cause investigations are complete and utilize industry best practices.
• Accountable for proper New Product Introduction. Ensure valid specifications, photo masks, process recipes, MES route accuracy, tool capability.
• Build, develop, retain, and grow the process engineering team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability throughout the organization.

Key Competencies & Skills required

• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Must be comfortable making data based decisions with limited data.
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management skills are a must. Role requires regularly communicate to executive team, business units, peers and operations staff.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• PhD or MS in Engineering, Physics or related field
• 15+ years related experience in engineering and people management within a semiconductor wafer fab.
• 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.

The Salary Range for this position is $140,000 – $240,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidate’s experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

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.