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.

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We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a robust technical background for process characterization, optimization, and sustaining effort in the dry etch area. This work will include the use of designs of experiments and statistical process control. Desired engineering strengths should include some mix of related experience with yield improvement, transfer of new technologies, sustaining manufacturing, or ramp-up of a new area. Hands-on participation and tool ownership are expected. Behavioral traits for this position include good communication and interpersonal skills, self-direction, teamwork, and attention to detail. At Microchip Technology, employees are our greatest strength. In order to attract and retain the best talent, we provide a work environment that promotes flexibility, which we believe naturally leads to teamwork, creativity, and pride in work.

• Process development and characterization around the 110nm technology node to help facilitate transfer of new technologies and sustain newly released production nodes

• Drive continuous improvements in product quality, wafer yield, process stability, and cost reduction

• Develop solutions to arising manufacturing challenges utilizing formal education, experience, and industry problem-solving tools to help prevent recurrence

• Optimize final product electrical parametrics, expand process tool availability, qualify newly purchased tools, and expand processes across new platforms

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent

• Job related experience within a semiconductor processing facility or related equipment supplier

• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) principles and process characterization in a manufacturing environment

Desired Experience:

• 5 -7.5 years of dry etch experience. High preference given to previous Lam Poly, AMAT DPS Metal, or TEL DRM ownership. In-depth knowledge of post etch solvent or other clean strategies equally advantageous

• Experience using statistical data software (ex, JMP), rudimentary scripting skills a bonus

• Experience using fault detection and control software

• Some semiconductor process integration familiarity

• Direct technology transfer experience a plus

Critical Physical Requirements:
Able to lift approximately. 25lbs, push and pull approx. 60lbs; carry 15lbs; sit 50%; stand 30%; walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing.

This is classified as a safety sensitive position.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Lifting

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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