Engineer I-Process

Microchip Technology; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to support wafer fabrication equipment and processes across Photolithography, Etch, Deposition, and Diffusion in a compact semiconductor fab. Recent engineering graduates with a STEM degree can gain hands-on experience working with experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes monitoring and optimizing process recipes, driving continuous improvement, and serving as the process owner for assigned areas while collaborating with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Material or related engineering field.
• Experience or coursework in engineering principles and document control.
• Good communication and organizational skills for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create and update product manufacture or equipment operation documentation.
• Implement and monitor tool and process SPC.
• Design, run and document experiments under senior engineers.
• Communicate with team members to complete tasks.
• Qualify new processes and tools; keep accurate records.
• Support design, development, and other engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Design of Experiments

Statistical Process Control

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Material or related engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Process Engineer to join our team in a dynamic semiconductor manufacturing environment. In this role, you will support wafer fabrication equipment and processes across one or more functional areas, including Photolithography, Etch, Deposition, Diffusion, and related technologies. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced process and product engineers in a small-scale semiconductor fabrication facility. As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing process recipes to ensure consistent manufacturing performance and product quality. You will also provide technical project support, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as the process owner for assigned areas, partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and improve operational efficiency. Microchip is seeking collaborative, results-driven individuals who value teamwork, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and appreciate the importance of technical leadership and disciplined processes in creating world‑class products.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update documentation describing product manufacture or equipment operation.
• Implement and monitor tool and process SPC.
• Design, run and document results of experiments under the direction of senior engineers.
• Communicate and consult with team members and other staff, as necessary, to successfully complete tasks.
• New process qualification and qualification of processes on new tools.
• Must keep accurate records of all activities related to running process experiments or making process changes.
• Other design, development, and support tasks as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Material or other related engineering discipline.
• Experience, coursework, or knowledge of best-practice engineering principles.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems.
• Must be well organized with the ability to present information for suggested process improvements to the Wafer Fabrication engineering team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (English).

Preferred:

• Coursework or internship experience with Semiconductor products.
• Familiarity with statistical methods such as Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control and Gage R&R.
• Experience working as an engineer in a fab environment (including coop or intern work).
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements:

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

60% sitting, 20% standing, 20% walking

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 t