Microchip Technology Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer I- Process (Etch)
Colorado Springs Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expMicrochip Technology Inc. is a global leader in technology solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer I- Process (Etch) to monitor and optimize etch tool performance. The role involves establishing operating specifications, developing processes, and providing training and technical direction to support personnel.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and optimize etch tool performance
Correlate inline process monitors to parametric measurements
Establish and document equipment and process operating specifications
Develop OCAPS for all processes
Design, coordinate, and perform experiments to develop new processes and improve manufacturing techniques
Participate in team activities to solve process and device problems
Participate in team activities to reduce variation in all critical processes
Provide training and technical direction to support personnel. Provide background documentation and training to next generation engineer
Analyze, summarize, and integrate project results with other project members
Apply planning and problem-solving tools such as PFMEA, fault tree analysis, and event tree analysis in team settings
Provide disposition to affected processes, tools, and lots when necessary
Communicate regularly with management and other functional groups within Microchip to ensure understanding of needs/problems in relation to the process engineering function. Prepare and present reports to management
Interact with other technical groups throughout Microchip and elsewhere to exchange technical information and remain abreast of new developments in the field
Planning and execution of technical projects
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and technical procedures
Effectively present information to management, public groups and employees
Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, ratios, proportions, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and principles of algebra
Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of an organization and lead problem solving/quality improvement activities
Define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Deal with several abstract and concrete variables and with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
General knowledge of engineering practices to sustain, troubleshoot, modify, improve, and develop integrated circuit manufacturing processes. This knowledge covers a variety of topics such as mathematics, chemistry, mechanics, materials, electrical, physics, probability, and statistics
Comprehension of how to resolve typical Etch-related process issues
Comprehension of typical device testing methods and PCMs
Preferred
Familiarity with MATLAB, Mathematica, LabVIEW, or JMP
Project management capability
Basic understanding of Semiconductor parametric measurements
Apply active listening, effective communication, and constructive feedback to support and develop junior engineers and technicians
Address a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
Competency with mechanical, vacuum, computer, and electrical systems used in semiconductor processing equipment, especially in regard to troubleshooting of wafer processing
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics preferred
BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics preferred and at least 4 years of related experience
MS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics preferred and at least 2 years of related experience
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Restricted stock units
Quarterly bonus payments
Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
Company
Microchip Technology Inc.
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions.
10001+ employees
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