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Shift Manager - Wafer Fab

MACOM
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Company Overview:

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!

Shift Manager - Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication

Position Overview: Responsible for production and operational activities within the Fab on a compressed work week

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for Fab performance Metrics , including but not limited to Safety, Revenue, Throughput, Cycle time, Yield and on time delivery commits for their shift team.
  • Work In close collaboration with the Fab engineering, Equipment, Quality and Facility teams.
  • 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.
  • Drive continuous improvement of operational procedures, yield, and business systems.
  • Lead Productivity improvement and cost reduction projects across the shifts
  • Drive standardization activities/systems/protocols across shifts.

Key Competencies & Skills required:

  • Excellent people management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Very strong knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.
  • Result driven Mindset
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proficient with statistical methods used in manufacturing: SPC, DOE.
  • Excel and Power point proficiency
  • Proficient in Structured Problem Solving
  • Great Team builder, Collaborator and Problem solver

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Min 5 years of engineering and/or manufacturing management.
  • BS in Engineering.
  • 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 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.

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.

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.

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