Senior Process Engineer I

Microchip Technology Inc. (China); Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer I to support wafer fab tools and processes in areas such as Photo, Etch, Deposition, and Diffusion.

This hands-on role suits engineers who enjoy teamwork in a small manufacturing environment and want to contribute to process optimization and documentation. You will lead experiments, qualify new equipment, and drive yield improvements while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Material or related engineering.
• 3–6 years in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with Design of Experiments and SPC.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create and update docs for product manufacture or equipment operation.
• Implement and monitor tool and process SPC.
• Design, run and document experiments.
• Lead teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or cost.
• Qualify new equipment and processes.
• Record all activities from experiments or changes.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks.

Skills

Process engineering

DOE

SPC

Excel

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Material or related engineering

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 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.). This is a great opportunity for engineers looking for a hands-on job in a small manufacturing facility. Process engineers monitor and maintain process recipes and provide project support and leadership in area of ownership.

Specific duties can include:

• Create and update documentation describing product manufacture or equipment operation.
• Implement and monitor tool and process SPC.
• Design, run and document results of experiments
• Leading Teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or reduce cost
• Process qualification of new equipment.
• Communicate and consult with team members and other staff, as necessary, to successfully complete tasks.
• New process qualification and qualification of processes on new tools.
• Must keep accurate records of all activities related to running process experiments or making process changes.
• Other design, development, and support tasks as assigned.

Microchip targets candidates who value teamwork, have effective interpersonal skills and respect technical leadership and structured processes to build world-class products.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Material or other related engineering discipline.
• 3-6 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 Qualifications:

• Legacy wafer fab working with technologies on 3\" to 6\" wafers is a plus
• Skills in using AI improve to do research, analyze data and present data is a plus
• Experience in photo or etch is 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, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

50% sitting, 25% standing, 25% 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-$143,000.* *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 t