Job Description:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Monitor and optimize etch tool performance
• Correlate inline process monitors to parametric measurements
• Establish and document equipment and process operating specifications
• Develop OCAPS for all processes
• Design, coordinate, and perform experiments to develop new processes and improve manufacturing techniques
• Participate in team activities to solve process and device problems
• Participate in team activities to reduce variation in all critical processes. Own and maintain data associated with monitoring and controlling processes in Wet/Strip areas.
• Provide training and technical direction to support personnel. Provide background documentation and training to next generation engineer.
• Analyze, summarize, and integrate project results with other project members
• Apply planning and problem-solving tools such as PFMEA, fault tree analysis, event tree analysis, 8D, Is/Is-Not, and fishbone in team settings
• Provide disposition to affected processes, tools, and lots when necessary
• Communicate regularly with management and other functional groups within Microchip to ensure understanding of needs/problems in relation to the process engineering function. Prepare and present reports to management
• Interact with other technical groups throughout Microchip and elsewhere to exchange technical information and remain abreast of new developments in the field
• Planning and execution of technical projects

Shift

1st

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and technical procedures
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, and employees
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, ratios, proportions, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and principles of algebra
• Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of an organization and lead problem solving/quality improvement activities
• Define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables and with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
• General knowledge of engineering practices to sustain, troubleshoot, modify, improve, and develop integrated circuit manufacturing processes. This knowledge covers a variety of topics such as mathematics, chemistry, mechanics, materials, electrical, physics, probability, and statistics

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with MATLAB, Mathematica, LabVIEW, or JMP
• Project management capability
• Apply active listening, effective communication, and constructive feedback to support and develop technicians
• Address a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
• Competency with mechanical, vacuum, computer, and electrical systems used in semiconductor processing equipment, especially in troubleshooting of wafer processing

Education and Experience:

BS degree in a related engineering discipline required

MS degree or PhD in a related engineering discipline considered

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, and Materials Science degrees preferred

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Piece Work, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Slippery surfaces, Stooping, Sudden Temperature Changes, Talking {+ 1 more}

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70-110k.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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