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Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)

Macom

San Diego, CA · Posted October 29, 2026

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Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level) Description As a Mechanical Test Fixture Engineer at MACOM, you will partner with New Product Development teams to develop and support advanced test solutions at MACOM’s headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts. You will be challenged by a diverse mix of new products, applications and technologies as MACOM serves a broad spectrum of high performance markets “from RF to light”. You will also be responsible for supporting the transfer of test solutions to contract manufacturing partners, typically overseas. Your skills and knowledge related to RF/DC/mixed signal measurement challenges, combined with your mechanics and thermal management understanding, will be key to your success, as will your attention to detail and your passion for excellence. Responsibilities Collaborate with Test Engineering and Design Engineering to specify test fixture needs. Design and document test circuit boards and complete test fixtures that comply with the specified needs, showcase the DUT performance and demonstrate production worthiness. Conduct fixture design reviews to ensure a top quality fixtures from top quality procedures. Establish fixture standards including materials, layouts, components, methods procedures. T rain personnel on methods procedures for building, repairing maintaining fixtures. Support transfer of test solutions to contract manufacturing partners, domestic overseas. Design and working on SolidWorks and AutoCAD models for fixture design.