Equipment Engineer II — Semiconductor Manufacturing

Microchip Technology Inc.

Gresham (OR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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

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