Acoustic Wave Device Modeling and Design Intern

About the Role

MACOM is seeking an Acoustic Wave Device Modeling and Design Intern to join the Advanced Filter Development Team. This internship offers valuable work experience in acoustic wave filtering solution development, professional relationship building, and ownership of a business-critical project. The role involves working alongside experienced engineers who will provide mentoring and guidance.

Internship Details

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Each intern will be assigned an individual, well-defined project related to:
• Acoustic wave filter device physics model development (equivalent circuit and/or finite element)
• Acoustic wave filter design
• Microfabrication
• Process development
• Device characterization
• Interns will gain hands-on experience, receive excellent training and ongoing supervision, and be invited to attend an intern webinar series.
• Opportunities to attend networking/social events and present project successes and pitfalls at a Poster Session.
• Formal, written feedback will be provided.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum Educational Requirements:
• Currently enrolled as a Bachelor's college student in electrical engineering, applied physics, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Must be at a minimum in their 3rd year of college study.
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Current graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in electrical engineering.
• Strong background in microfabrication, MEMS, thin-film bulk acoustic wave and Lamb wave devices.
• Prerequisite Skills and Experience:
• Familiar with multi-physics finite element modeling.
• Familiar with semiconductor microfabrication processes (e.g., photolithography, PVD, CVD, wet and dry etching, etc.).
• Familiar with RF characterization.
• Additional Desirable Skills:
• Proficient in device physics of acoustic wave devices.
• Proficient in acoustic wave filter design.
• Proficient in piezoelectric multi-physics finite element modeling.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor microfabrication processes (e.g., photolithography, deposition with sputtering, MBE, MOCVD, RIE, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with wafer-level RF characterization.

The hourly range for this position is $20 – $47 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.