Technician I-Process (Etch)

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

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a technical professional to support process engineering in the Etch/Strip area of a semiconductor facility.

You will ensure lot/product data is known and that Production has qualified equipment ready, supporting production, EES, and process engineering. The role involves analyzing SPC data, determining root causes, and coordinating with engineers to implement corrective actions, calibrations, and new recipes while mentoring operators.

Qualifications

• Two or more years in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, especially Etch/Strip.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and articles.
• Ability to write documentation and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to SPC failures related to equipment qualification, process, or lot measurements.
• Analyze data on SPC violations to determine root cause and disposition lots.
• Identify process excursions and contain, evaluate, and disposition material.
• Provide accurate passdown of equipment, process, and lot status to upcoming shift.
• Troubleshoot out of control tool and product issues.
• Initiate and implement corrective actions for process/equipment problems.
• Write/modify operating specifications and reports for process changes.
• Generate OCAP documents with engineers.
• Develop and document new recipes and document data.

Skills

Procedural reading

Data presentation

Math & stats

Experimentation

Etch/Strip knowledge

Metrology tools

SEM interpretation

Documentation

Spreadsheets

Process troubleshooting

SPC theory

Clean room

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science degree

Tools

None

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.

Job Description

Provide technical support for process engineering in the Etch/Strip area of a specialized semiconductor manufacturing facility. Support the fab to ensure lot/product related items are known and Production has equipment qualified and ready when needed. This includes support of production, EES, and process engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to Statistical Process Control (SPC) failures related to equipment qualification, process, or lot measurements.
• Analyze data on SPC violations to determine and correct root cause.
• Make decisions on production holds to disposition lots in a timely manner.
• Identification of process excursions; containment, evaluation, and disposition of material in the event of an excursion.
• Provide accurate and thorough passdown of equipment, process, and lot status to upcoming shift.
• Troubleshoot out of control tool and product issues.
• Initiate, perform, and implement corrective action towards resolving process and equipment problems.
• Write and/or modify operating specifications.
• Write reports to assist in the recommendation of process or equipment changes.
• Work with engineers to generate OCAP (Out of Control Action Plan) documents.
• Generate and document new and edited recipes.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data.
• Work side by side with engineering to develop and execute experiments as required for product transfers, process development, and continuous improvement actions.
• Help area achieve goals related to safety, quality, cost, and output.
• Understand the policies and procedures of the area and the equipment and be able to mentor and monitor these practices.
• Certify and assist in training production operators.
• Operate production equipment as required.
• Perform daily routine checks and qualifications on equipment.
• Perform designated machine calibrations.
• Perform tasks as directed by engineers.
• Document activities real-time as they occur.

Shift: Front Days (A), every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 7am-7:12pm

Preferred skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and articles.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and employees. Ability to write correspondence that conforms to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and algebra.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distributions, determination of data validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Ability to define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience conducting experiments.
• Knowledge of and experience in Etch or Strip.
• Knowledge of metrology tool usage for thickness, step height, and particles.
• Capable of using scanning electron microscope and interpreting the images.
• Ability to feedback observations to peers clearly and efficiently.
• Ability to execute numerous tasks successfully in a high-paced production environment
• Ability to write documentation and specifications
• Strong computer skills and ability to use spreadsheets
• Ability to troubleshoot problem product lots by review and understanding of the process flows and process interactions
• Basic comprehension of SPC theory, practice, and implementation
• Ability to define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment

Education

Associate of Science degree or higher desired. Work related experience can be substituted for education.

Experience

Two or more years work in a semiconductor manufacturing environment is desired, especially in the Etch and Strip process areas.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

Able to lift, push, pull approx. 25 lbs; carry 25 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:

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 experience.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

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.

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