Senior Engineer I-Process

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Lowell, MA, USA
In-Office
70K-205K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Semiconductor
The Role
Senior Process Engineer responsible for developing, monitoring, and testing wafer fab semiconductor processes (photo, etch, deposition, diffusion). Duties include creating process specs, SPC monitoring, designing and documenting experiments, leading yield/cycle-time/cost improvement teams, qualifying new equipment, and communicating process changes. Requires hands-on support in a small manufacturing fab producing silicon and GaAs diodes.
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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 looking for a Senior Process Engineer I who enjoys working within a team environment.  In this role, you will support the wafer fab tools and processes in one or more functional areas (Photo, Etch, Deposition, Diffusion, etc.) in a fab that makes PIN, Zener and Schottky Diodes on Silicon and Gallium Arsenide wafers with emphasis on Commercial & Military Communication/RADAR & Instrumentation market. This is a great opportunity for engineers looking for a hands-on job in a small manufacturing facility.The Senior Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, monitoring, and testing wafer fab semiconductor products. Specific responsibilities can include:
  • Creating and updating process specifications
  • Monitoring tool and process results including SPC
  • Designing, running, and documenting results of experiments
  • Leading Teams to improve yields, reduce cycle time or reduce cost
  • Process qualification of new equipment
  • Communicating and consulting with team members and other staff, as necessary, to successfully complete tasks
  • Must keep accurate records of all activities related to running process experiments or making process changes
  • Other design, development, and support tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline
  • 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems
  • Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in Excel
  • Must be well organized with the ability to present information for suggested process improvements to the Wafer Fabrication engineering team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills (English)
Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Legacy wafer fab working with technologies on 3” to 6” wafers is a plus
  • Experience in photo or etch is a plus
  • Skills in using AI improve to do research, analyze data and present data 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:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others

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 annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.*

*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.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems
  • Well organized with ability to present information for suggested process improvements
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills (English)
  • Proof of US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or protected individual status per 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)
  • Legacy wafer fab experience with 3" to 6" wafers
  • Experience in photo or etch processes
  • Skills using AI tools to research, analyze, and present data

Microchip Technology Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage starts on the first day, and some sites provide on‑site clinics and fitness centers. Health insurance is characterized as generally positive and, in some cases, low‑cost.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount and look‑back and broad‑based RSUs are available to employees. Active participation and company disclosures indicate these equity programs are widely accessible.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is offered across U.S. locations. Employer‑verified listings and location pages corroborate the availability of retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chandler, AZ
13,393 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

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