Engineer II-Equipment (CMP)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology has an opportunity for an Engineer II-Equipment (CMP Chemical Mechanical Planarization) at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This role focuses on the operational health of specialized manufacturing tools while supporting the company’s core framework of safety, continuous improvement, and “Vital Few” business priorities.

The engineer installs, supports, and maintains semiconductor manufacturing equipment, responding to tool-down events and providing expert guidance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field.
• 2.5–5 years of equipment engineering for industrial automation.
• Ability to read schematics and logic diagrams.
• Hands-on aptitude with electrical and mechanical tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance execution: write, edit, and audit SOPs, manuals, and specifications for preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Parts & Inventory optimization: manage spare and consumable parts programs using cost-conscious principles.
• Advanced troubleshooting: diagnose equipment breakdowns and provide guidance to on-shift technicians for maximum uptime.
• Quality systems integration: support process engineering in identifying systemic issues through SPC, PFMEA, and change control.
• Cross-functional coordination: interface with Site Services, Safety, Production, and vendors to execute tool modifications, moves, or new installations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical reading

Electrical & mechanical tools

IT & data basics

Communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Voltmeter

Oscilloscope

PLCs

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.

Job Description

Microchip Technology has an opportunity for an Engineer II-Equipment (CMP Chemical Mechanical Planarization) at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This role focuses on the operational health of specialized manufacturing tools while supporting the company’s core framework of safety, continuous improvement, and "Vital Few" business priorities. The engineer installs, supports, and maintains semiconductor manufacturing equipment, responding to tool-down events and providing expert guidance to keep the fab operating reliably.

Essential Functions

• Maintenance Execution: Write, edit, and audit standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals, and specifications for preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Parts & Inventory Optimization: Manage spare and consumable parts programs using cost-conscious principles to anticipate inventory needs or identify parts for rebuilding.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment breakdowns and provide hardware/software guidance to support on-shift technicians for maximum uptime.
• Quality Systems Integration: Support process engineering in identifying systemic issues through SPC (Statistical Process Control), PFMEA, and change control.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface with Site Services, Safety, Production, and vendors to execute tool modifications, moves, or new installations.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
• 2.5-5 years of experience in equipment engineering for industrial automation.
• Strong analytical proficiency and the ability to read technical documentation like schematics and logic diagrams.
• Hands-on aptitude with electrical and mechanical tools, including volt meters and oscilloscopes.
• Basic IT, software, and database management skills
• Solid organizational, documentation, project management, and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in oral and written communication
• A strong desire for personal continuous improvement and learning
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Self-directed, self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an equipment technician or in factory automation.
• Familiarity with robots, motion controllers (AC/DC), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Critical Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, and pull approximately. 50 lbs.; carry 50 lbs.; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, and seeing. Work environment could include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes or odors, dust or gases.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking

Physical Requirements

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

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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