Senior Engineer I - Component

FHLB Des Moines; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc in the United States is seeking a Senior Engineer I - Component to support development, qualification, and management of critical suppliers and components used in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor assemblies.

This role suits a Mechanical Engineer with a strong Materials Science background, focusing on reliability, supplier performance, and material/process integrity across the supply base, with opportunities to lead audits and collaborate with CAD teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in engineering, supplier quality and manufacturing.
• Strong background in materials science and process–material interactions.
• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with hermetic packaging and microelectronics assembly.
• Knowledge of electroless and electrolytic plating of electronic packaging.
• Knowledge of common semiconductor industry standards.
• Experience conducting supplier audits.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Responsibilities

• Strong previous experience as a technical lead for suppliers, driving performance in quality, delivery, and root cause and corrective action planning.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, with a focus on continuous improvement, improving lead times and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and capability assessments for new and existing vendors.
• Ensure that all supplied products meet mechanical, thermal, and material performance requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and material/process requirements.
• Lead or support root cause investigations related to supplier quality issues.
• Develop and maintain specifications, qualification reports, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer standards (e.g., MIL, IPC).

Skills

Technical leadership

Supplier quality

Materials science

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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 Senior Engineer I - Component to support and drive the development, qualification, and management of critical suppliers and components used in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor-related assemblies. This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong Materials Science background who thrives at engineering, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in ensuring reliability, supplier performance, and material/process integrity across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong previous experience as a technical lead for suppliers, driving performance in quality, delivery, and root cause and corrective action planning.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, with a focus on continuous improvement, improving lead times and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and capability assessments for new and existing vendors.
• Ensure that all supplied products meet mechanical, thermal, and material performance requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and material/process requirements.
• Lead or support root cause investigations related to supplier quality issues.
• Develop and maintain specifications, qualification reports, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer standards (e.g., MIL, IPC).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field 5 – 7 years of experience in engineering, supplier quality and manufacturing
• Strong background in materials science and process–material interactions

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA 3-5 years’ experience
• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with hermetic packaging and microelectronics assembly
• Knowledge of electroless and electrolytic plating of electronic packaging
• Knowledge of common semiconductor industry standards
• Experience conducting supplier audits
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

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: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% 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 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 $70,304-$205,000.* *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.

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.