Engineering 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. View our facilities at 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.

Job Title: Engineering Technician

An engineering technician assists engineers by building, testing, and maintaining equipment and systems, collecting and analyzing data, and helping to solve technical problems. Their duties include calibrating instruments, performing tests, compiling reports, and ensuring quality control in various engineering fields.

Basic Qualifications:

• Be proficient in the use of various types of computers and software programs.
• Able to read and understand drawing, schematics, blueprints, and technical publications.
• Have the ability to write test reports & test procedures in detail.
• Familiar with basic troubleshooting protocols.
• Work under general supervision and have the ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Strictly adhere to quality procedures.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) Electronics: Understanding of RF & Electronics principles, measurement techniques, and familiarity with specialized equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving issues - Identifying and fixing problems with equipment, software, or test setups.
• Experience with programming languages such as C and C++.
• Experience analyzing data including analyzing test data to identify performance characteristics and potential issues.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• An associates degree in a relevant technology field or tech school equivalent.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Able to work independently with limited direction.
• Able to read and work from drawings and prints.
• Computer skills helpful, specifically SAP and MS office applications.
• Knowledge of ESD procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of various electrical and microwave test measurements preferred.
• 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.

The Salary Range for this position is $30.00– $42.00. 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.

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 or email 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.