Senior Engineer I-Process

Microchip Technology Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plans

ESPP program with 2-year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a Senior Process Engineer I to support wafer fab tools and processes across Photo, Etch, Deposition, and Diffusion areas for PIN, Zener, and Schottky diode fabrication. This hands-on role focuses on improving yields and reducing cycle time in a small manufacturing facility.

The candidate will lead process improvement efforts, qualify new equipment, and document experiments while ensuring accurate records and clear communication within the Wafer Fabrication team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems.
• Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Creating and updating process specifications.
• Monitoring tool and process results including SPC.
• Designing, running, and documenting results of experiments.
• Leading teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or reduce cost.
• Process qualification of new equipment.
• Communicating and consulting with team members and other staff to complete tasks.
• Keeping accurate records of all activities related to running process experiments or making process changes.
• Other design, development, and support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Out-of-the-box thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Process Engineer I

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer I 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.

Responsibilities

• Creating and updating process specifications
• Monitoring tool and process results including SPC
• Designing, running, and documenting results of experiments
• Leading teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or reduce cost
• Process qualification of new equipment
• Communicating and consulting with team members and other staff, as necessary, to successfully complete tasks
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline
• 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Ability to think out‑of‑the‑box and create unique solutions to problems
• Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in Excel
• 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 Requirements/Qualifications

• Legacy wafer fab experience with technologies on 3” to 6” wafers
• Experience in photo or etch
• Skills in using AI to improve research, analyze data and present data

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. 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 includes competitive base pay, restricted stock units, Quarterly bonus payments and other benefits. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 – $205,000. (Range dependent on job location, skills and experience.)

Benefits

Benefits include health benefits from day one, retirement savings plans and industry leading ESPP program with 2‑year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits.

EEO Statement

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.