Engineering assistant Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Company Overview :

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor productsfor Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.

MACOM has more than 65 years ofapplication expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InPfabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilitiesthroughout North America, Europe, and Asia. View our facilities at In addition, MACOM offersfoundry services that represent a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributesproducts globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force,authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our salesteam is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights intoour entire portfolio.

Engineering Technician

Job Description :

Supports engineering activities such as design,test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototypeelectromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser / lighttransmission devices or specialized test equipment. Creation of CAD modelsand shop drawings from them under the supervision / training of engineeringpersonnel is expected. Technologies worked may includeelectronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. The tech is expected towork from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layoutsor defined plans to perform testing, checkout andtroubleshooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolationon systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions toremedy malfunctions. Assists in the quoting, requisitioning, receiving,material management, kitting and assembly, design, construction, test andcheck-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development ordiagnostic equipment including but not limited to test programs, oscilloscopes,signal generators and specialized test apparatus. Works with localshops to acquire custom mechanical assemblies and components. Writes assembly,alignment and qualification documents in conjunction with designengineers. Considerable on-the-job training is expected to take place.

Job Qualifications :

• AA degree or equivalent in science, engineering, or a technical trade 3 years working experience in a technical capacity. Other education / experience combinations can be considered.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
• Knowledge and some experience using common metalworking tools, precision measuring tools, assembly tools, soldering, use of adhesives, fixturing, etc.
• Computer literate, experienced using Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), locating information on the internet.
• A basic working knowledge of SolidWorks is required.
• Good communications skills, able to read and understand engineering documents, able to write documents to record and present results.
• A love of "tinkering" and optimizing complex and highly precise assemblies is a strong advantage.
• Must possess excellent fine mechanical construction skills. Prior experience with metal cutting lathe and milling machine is a plus.
• Must understand and be able to use volt / ohm / current meters to set up and debug electrical systems.
• 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 diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, militaryservice, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation :

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Ifyou have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation withrespect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 oremail HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position titleand 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 orneed reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions oftheir jobs.