Sr. Engineer II –Device/Test (Parametric/Etest)

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Job Description:

Semiconductor parametric device test engineer.  Will support the development of parametric test capability for a wide portfolio of products and technologies at our Colorado Springs wafer fabrication site. 

Shift: 1st

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing new parametric test programs on automated test equipment.
• Transferring existing test capability to new tester platforms.
• Driving parametric test yield improvements through test optimization and by working closely with yield enhancement, technology development, and process engineering on needed process and test improvements.
• Supporting a manufacturing operation by ensuring test capabilities are set up for new products and by providing disposition support in support of daily ship goals.
• Supporting new technology introductions
• Driving test time reduction, rework reduction, and OEE improvement in support of increasing capacity
• Managing and improving overall engineering operation, including specifications and procedures
• Supervising area technicians
• Driving continuous improvements
• Verifying results on SPA bench verification equipment
• Completing MSA studies

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Device Physics, Microelectronics, or a related field. Computer Science degree with a sufficient understanding of electronic devices may also be OK. 7.5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor devices, characterization, validation and test, test development, data analysis, reliability, troubleshooting, or a closely related area.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate analytical thinking, structured problem solving, technical ownership, clear communication, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration, quality focus, and sound judgment in device and test engineering work.

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Employment stability, reliability, and sustained accountability in prior roles.
• Effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrity and accuracy in representing qualifications, experience, and credentials.
• Basic computer programming experience.
• Knowledge of transistors and semiconductor device physics.
• Understanding of basic wafer fab processing techniques.

• Ability to measure electrical characteristics on devices and products and ability to explain measurements and results to peers and management.

• Expertise in engineering fundamentals to support core job functions, including ability to sustain, analyze, modify, and improve integrated circuit manufacturing processes.
• Experience with DOE (design of experiments), data analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of an organization and lead problem solving/quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver improvements within a team environment.
• Familiarity with SPC.
• Knowledge of Agilent, Keithley, and Reedholm parametric test platforms is a plus.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Piece Work, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Slippery surfaces, Stooping, Talking {+ 1 more}

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%

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 $70-143k.*Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

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