Technician IV - Equipment

FHLB Des Moines; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

ESPP program with 2-year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Technician IV-Equipment to maintain and repair production equipment in our wafer fabrication facility. You will troubleshoot issues on the floor, repair and upgrade manufacturing equipment, and ensure safety and cleanroom procedures are followed.

The role requires solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience with manual production equipment, and the ability to adhere to strict safety standards. Travel may be 0–25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical or Military training in electronics or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM and routine maintenance on fab equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment using manuals and tools.
• Install, modify, upgrade and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain records on notices, upgrades and safety issues.
• Develop programs to increase equipment uptime and reliability.
• Provide technical support to operators and process engineers.
• Define preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure safety and cleanroom compliance.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic reading

PCB soldering

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic tools

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 Technician IV-Equipment who thrives in a collaborative team environment. In this role, you will play a key role working towards the timely and quality delivery of Diode products. Your responsibilities will include repairing and maintaining all production equipment in our wafer fabrication facility to ensure all equipment are available to meet production needs in a safe and efficient manner. Your attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot issues on the floor will contribute to maintaining optimal production performance. The ideal candidate should possess a solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience working with manual production equipment, and the ability to adhere to strict safety standards.

• Perform PM and other routine maintenance on fab equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment issues, utilizing technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Performing the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintaining current records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.
• Studying equipment performance and reliability.
• Establishing programs and solutions for increasing equipment uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Providing technical support to the production operators and process engineering teams.
• Helping to define preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications: Technical or Military training in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field. 5-7 years of relevant equipment maintenance and repair experience. Ability to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, piping diagrams and flow charts. Experience in component level troubleshooting of analog and digital circuits. Experience soldering and desoldering components on printed circuit boards. Experience troubleshooting and repairing cable harnesses. Ability to test and evaluate the condition of electrical components such as transistors, diodes, resistors and capacitors with an analog or digital multimeter. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to equipment safety and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in any Technical Field
• Experience working in Semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Diode manufacturing and testing experience within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MIL-PRF-19500 & / or MIL-PRF-38534 product manufacture 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

Bending at Waist, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, 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 hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $18.27-$46.63.* *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 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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