Technician I- Equipment (Implant)

Microchip Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Technician I to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliable operation of implant equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance and follow established safety and cleaning procedures, working both independently and with a team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a comfort with electronics and vacuum theory, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. Prior experience with semiconductor equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience or training preferred.
• Experience maintaining semiconductor equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks independently and as part of a team, including physically demanding work.
• Apply mechanical techniques and cleaning procedures to rebuild subassemblies and maintain vacuum systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment using PPE.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision after training.
• Use training materials and certifications to support development and goals.
• Use process-measurement data from external sources to assess quality of work on PM tasks.
• Wear PPE including respirators and P100 masks as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a weekly basis.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical field

Military electronics certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Current/Voltage sources

Chart recorders

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:

The Technician I supports the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliable operation of implant equipment. This role performs preventive maintenance, follows established safety and cleaning procedures, and works independently and collaboratively to complete assigned tasks.

Shift: Back Days (C) every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday 7am-7:12pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks independently and as part of a team, including physically demanding work.
• Apply appropriate mechanical techniques and established cleaning procedures to rebuild subassemblies and maintain vacuum systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Complete assigned equipment tasks with minimal assistance after training.
• Use training materials, job aids, and certification requirements to support ongoing development and assigned performance goals.
• Use process-measurement data from external sources to assess the quality of work completed on preventive maintenance tasks.
• Complete required physical evaluations or certification related to PPE, as applicable.
• Wear required PPE-including respirators and P100 masks-when the task requires it.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a weekly basis.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong teamwork and customer-service skills, including the ability to work effectively across teams, support fellow technicians, share knowledge, and contribute to common goals.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Associate degree in a technical field, or an electronics or military electronics certificate.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience or training.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting semiconductor equipment, ideally ion implantation equipment.
• Practical knowledge of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, and safe and clean room practices.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting methods and the operating principles of equipment and systems; ability to diagnose and resolve complex operational issues.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
• Experience setting up, operating, and interpreting output from test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, current and voltage sources, and chart recorders.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping {+ 2 more}

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%

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 hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $19-27/hr.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and exp