Principal Engineer-Process (Wafer Fab)

FHLB Des Moines; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

ESPP program (2-year look-back)

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to support wafer fab tools and processes in multiple functional areas for PIN, Zener, and Schottky Diodes on Silicon and GaAs wafers.

This hands-on role focuses on commercial, military, and radar instrumentation markets within a small manufacturing facility. You will lead process improvements, analyze data, and drive reliability, with opportunities to influence yields, cycle time, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with Silicon Wafer Fabrication Process.
• Knowledge of SPC and DoE.
• Familiar with Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with 8D problem-solving methods.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, JMP, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in semiconductor wafer processing.
• Understand and contribute to process modules (Photo, Etch, Deposition, Diffusion).
• Create and update process specifications.
• Improve equipment performance for reliability and repeatability.
• Improve process performance for control and repeatability.
• Lead teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or cost.
• Use SPC for monitoring of critical parameters.
• Process qualification of new equipment.
• Analyze and present data to technical audiences.
• Other design, development, and support tasks.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Excel

JMP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

JMP

Excel

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 looking for a Principal Process Engineer who enjoys working within a team environment. In this role, you will support the wafer fab tools and processes in one or more functional areas (Photo, Etch, Deposition, Diffusion, etc.) in a fab that makes PIN, Zener and Schottky Diodes on Silicon and Gallium Arsenide wafers with emphasis on Commercial & Military Communication/RADAR & Instrumentation market. This is a great opportunity for engineers looking for a hands‑on job in a small manufacturing facility. The Principal Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, monitoring, and testing wafer fab semiconductor products.

• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of semiconductor wafer processing, providing cross-functional support
• Detailed understanding of any one of the process modules mentioned above.
• Creating and updating process specifications
• Study and improve equipment performance for improved reliability and repeatability
• Study and improve process performance for improved control and repeatability
• Leading Teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or reduce cost
• Use Statistical Process Control for process monitoring of critical parameters
• Process qualification of new equipment
• Analyze and present data to technical audience
• Other design, development, and support tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing
• Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems
• Knowledge and experience with Silicon Wafer Fabrication Process
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Familiar with Six Sigma principles and methods
• Proficiency in problem solving using 8D reports or other methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required for data analysis
• Strong analytical skills with high proficiency in data analysis with tools like Microsoft Excel, JMP, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (English)

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Legacy wafer fab working with technologies on 3" to 6" wafers is a plus
• Experience in photo or etch is a plus
• Skills in using AI improve to do research, analyze data and present data a plus

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

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others

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 $75,000 - $232,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.