Technician III - Equipment (Maintenance)

Microchip Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support semiconductor test and programming operations.

You will perform equipment setup, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance, collaborating with Engineering and Production teams to ensure reliability. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance on test floor equipment, calibration routines, and proactive issue resolution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor test equipment and electronics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn from on-the-job or vendor training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and verify temperatures on test and programming equipment/workstations for FPGA and MSA.
• Collaborate with TE, PE, Production, and ODMG Engineering to resolve issues.
• Calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on test floor equipment (Test Systems: Teradyne J750, Credence D10).
• Handle test handers (JLSI, Exatron, Delta, Aseco, WTS, Sessco).
• Operate Probers (TEL, KLA, Accretech) and EOL equipment.
• Install change kits on test/programming handlers.
• Troubleshoot and repair test, marking, and programming setups.

Skills

Semiconductor test equipment

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Learning agility

Communication

Independent work

Team player

3+ years manufacturing experience

Strong verbal and written skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Teradyne J750

Credence D10

TEL

KLA

Accretech

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 Maintenance Technician to join our Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you will support semiconductor test and programming operations by performing equipment setup, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering and Production teams to ensure test floor equipment remains reliable, efficient, and ready to support manufacturing operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work on daily tasks such as setups, troubleshooting, and temperature verifications of test and programming equipment and workstations for both FPGA and MSA business units.
• Work closely with TE (Test Engineering), PE (Product Engineering), Production, and ODMG Engineering to resolve issues that arise.
• Perform Calibration and Preventive Maintenance on Test Floor and IHP equipment including: Test Systems (Teradyne J750, Credence D10)
• Test Handlers (JLSI, Exatron, Delta, Aseco, WTS, Sessco)
• Probers (TEL, KLA, Accretech)
• EOL (End of Line) Equipment
• Silicon Sculptors
• Actel Flash handlers
• HCFT (High-Capacity Flash Tester)
• CATS (Corelis Adapter Test System)
• Installation of dedicated change kits on test and programming handlers.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on test, marking, and programming equipment and setups

Shift: 4:15pm - 2:45am, Monday to Thursday (4 Days, 10 Hours)

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant work related experience in manufacturing.
• Must have good knowledge of semiconductor test equipment and electronics.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to create presentations and manage electronic files.
• Ability to learn from on-the-job training, online web-based training and from vendor given training courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate information and provide clear pass downs or status updates as needed.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and capability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work as a team player and interface with various groups.
• Able to multitask and work with constant interruptions.

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:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

40% sitting, 50% standing, 10% walking. Able to push heavy equipment and lift 20 lbs

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

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