Automation Systems Engineer II — AI-Driven Fab Equipment

Microchip Technology Inc.; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Oregon seeks an Engineer II-Information Systems (Equipment Automation) to advance automation in semiconductor fabrication. You'll work on host communications, develop AI-assisted tooling, and implement robust solutions across production environments.

You will script in Python, coordinate with network teams, and support onboarding of new engineers. This role requires a BS in CS/EE/CE and 2.5–5 years of automation experience, with proficiency in C/C++/C#, Python, and

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2.5–5 years of experience troubleshooting equipment automation.
• Proficiency with C, C++, C#, Python; Windows and Linux.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM-based code assistants.
• Knowledge of RS232 and Ethernet communications; basic SQL.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate archaic text-based communications with little documentation.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting host communications for semiconductor equipment.
• End-to-end troubleshooting of semiconductor equipment host communications.
• Coordinate and implement robust solutions beyond regular equipment resets.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for monitoring, data collection, and automation.
• Collaborate with network engineers to ensure network best practices.
• Log requests, issues, and projects in tracking systems.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees.
• Interact professionally with colleagues, leads, and internal customers.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Python

SQL

AI/ML concepts

Windows & Linux

Version control

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SECS/GEM knowledge

CI/CD pipelines

Oracle/ relational DB

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Oregon seeks an Engineer II-Information Systems (Equipment Automation) to advance automation in semiconductor fabrication. You'll work on host communications, develop AI-assisted tooling, and implement robust solutions across production environments.

You will script in Python, coordinate with network teams, and support onboarding of new engineers. This role requires a BS in CS/EE/CE and 2.5–5 years of automation experience, with proficiency in C/C++/C#, Python, and