Engineer I- Equipment (Photo/Metrology)

Microchip•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineering Team member for its Fab 5 manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs. This role involves assisting current equipment engineers and technicians to achieve manufacturing goals related to timely shipment of high-quality, low-cost products in a safe environment. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on technology that powers the world, with a culture that supports growth, stability, and innovation. Microchip is recognized for its commitment to employee development, values-based decision-making, and strong community involvement, as reflected in its Aggregate System and numerous awards for diversity and workplace excellence. The company has a history of record revenue and sustained profitability, driven by a dedicated team committed to empowering innovation.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree required.
Demonstrate proficiency with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics.
Apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and analytical methods, to practical situations.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
Ability to apply active listening, effective communication, and constructive feedback to support and develop junior engineers and technicians.
Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using strong analytical skills.
Lead problem-solving and quality improvement initiatives.
Read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and procedures.
Work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Manage specific toolsets as assigned, ensuring a safe environment for operators and shift technicians.
Become a tool expert, work on preventative maintenance (PMs), and address down tools during staff shortages.
Improve and maintain tool uptime by analyzing downtime, driving towards running from PM to PM.
Provide technical direction and assist with difficult down tool situations.
Arrange vendor support when necessary.
Manage spare part inventory, including repairing obsolete components or finding/qualifying replacements.
Write and update PM procedures.
Ensure good communication between shifts.
Implement cost reductions.
Support Continuous Improvement Projects and Process Engineering Projects.
Qualify new components.
Collaborate on yield, qualification, and quality issues.
Analyze Space Navigator/Watchdog data to drive improvement.
Assist Area Manager with Technician Training Matrix development and implementation.
Act as Area Lead as needed.