<p>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.</p> <p>MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, GaN, 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Engineering Group Lead - AOI/Defect Metrology</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>In this critical role you will be responsible for leading a small engineering team responsible for automated optical inspection and defect reduction activities within MACOM's internal semiconductor fab. Responsibilities include oversight of MACOM's overall AOI strategy, leadership of targeted defect reduction projects, and collaboration with the fab Process Integration team on yield improvement across all product lines. You will be expected to clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, engage and motivate engineering talent, define and set deliverables, plan resources, and achieve desired results. You will be expected to contribute technically, maintain an optimistic, can-do approach, and present status to executive level management. Excellent judgment, data savvy, and leadership are essential to success in this role. This position has 2 to 4 direct reports.</p> <p>The right candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Possess expert knowledge of automated defect inspection tools and techniques, particularly in the context of RF/compound semiconductor device fabrication </li><li>Have a proven track record of technical problem solving, including expertise with a broad range of data analysis and structured problem solving techniques </li><li>Operate with a quality-centric mindset, understanding how to translate customer needs into appropriate screening approaches </li><li>Possess a working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication across many process areas and device types </li><li>Be able to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, high intensity environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done </li><li>Remain industry informed, familiar with the latest technologies and industry trends </li><li>Enjoy finding solutions to difficult problems </li></ul> <p>Qualifications / Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or similar with a minimum of 15 years of semiconductor fab experience. Higher level degrees may be considered in lieu of work experience. </li><li>Minimum of 8 years of experience with automated defect inspection and other relevant metrology processes. Familiarity with OnTo/Rudolph AOI equipment and software (Discover/TrueADC) is a plus but not required. </li><li>Prior personnel management experience strongly preferred. </li><li>Due to ITAR restrictions, must be US citizen or Permanent Resident. Evidence of problem solving and a strong work ethic in a trusted team environment </li></ul> <p>The Salary Range for this position is $97,902 - $166,698. 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.</p> <p>EEO:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodation:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance. </li><li>Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. </li><li>Paid time off. </li><li>Professional development opportunities. </li></ul>