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Shift Manager - Front End

MACOM
Lowell, MA Intern
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Position Overview: Responsible for all production and operational activities within the Fab on all product lines.

Schedule Requirement: This position is to manage 2 shifts (A/B) supporting 24 hour compressed work production with changes at 5am / 5pm. Required to work at least 4-day x 10 hrs coverage spanning Sunday to Wednesday weekly with 3 hrs minimum overlap to off-shift.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for Fab performance Metrics and ethos, including but not limited to Safety, Revenue, Throughput, Cycle time, Yield and on time delivery commits.
  • Work In close collaboration with the Fab engineering, Equipment, Quality and Facility teams.
  • Partner with engineering teams, BUs, Planning, and Production Control to deliver on company revenue and customer commitments.
  • Responsible for WIP management and on-time-delivery to commits.
  • Staffing: hiring, training, retention, dismissal, and employee relations. Enforce company policies and procedures.
  • Create and maintain a high-performance culture.
  • Develop Bench strength by developing and executing to MT training plans
  • Ensure training plans are on schedule, onboarding of new employees is complete and comprehensive.
  • Drive continuous improvement of operational procedures, yield, and business systems.
  • Lead Productivity improvement and cost reduction projects across the shifts
  • Deliver 5S and Lean solutions.
  • Partner with peers on Quality improvement solutions
  • Drive standardization activities/systems/protocols across shifts.
  • Interface with internal and external customers as required.

Key Competencies & Skills required:

  • Excellent people management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Very strong knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.
  • Project Management
  • Result driven Mindset
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Expert with Lean and 5S programs.
  • Proficient with statistical methods used in manufacturing: SPC, DOE.
  • Excel and Power point proficiency
  • Proficient in Structured Problem Solving
  • Operational System knowledge
  • Compliance (ISO, Safety, Quality) knowhow
  • Great Team builder, Collaborator and Problem solver

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Min 8 years of engineering and/or manufacturing management.
  • Ability to work off shift hours as business needs require.
  • Bachelors in Engineering, Operations or related field.

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 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.

ITAR

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.

RSU Eligible

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.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $85,000 – $160,000. 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.

Salary : $85,000 - $160,000

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