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!

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to join our wafer fabrication team in Lawrence, MA. The Equipment Technician will be responsible for:

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

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Technical or Military training in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant equipment maintenance and repair experience, semiconductor manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Ability to interpret 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.

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 $24.52-$53.85.*

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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