Senior Process Engineer I

Microchip•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

Microchip Technology is seeking a Senior Process Engineer I to support wafer fabrication tools and processes in one or more functional areas, such as photo, etch, deposition, or diffusion. This is a hands-on engineering role in a small manufacturing facility, working within a team environment. The engineer monitors and maintains process recipes and provides project support and leadership in an area of ownership. The position also supports process and equipment qualifications, manufacturing improvements, and other design, development, and support tasks as assigned. Candidates should value teamwork, communicate effectively, and respect technical leadership and structured processes. The role requires maintaining accurate records of process experiments and changes, and presenting suggested process improvements to the Wafer Fabrication engineering team. Travel is listed as 0%–25%. The role requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws; candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, Materials, or another related engineering discipline.
3–6 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
Ability to think creatively and develop unique solutions to problems.
Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, with high proficiency in Excel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to present information about suggested process improvements to the Wafer Fabrication engineering team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), due to U.S. export-control requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legacy wafer fab working with technologies on 3-inch to 6-inch wafers.
Skills using AI to conduct research, analyze data, and present data.
Experience in photo or etch.

Responsibilities

Support wafer fabrication tools and processes in one or more functional areas, such as photo, etch, deposition, or diffusion.
Monitor and maintain process recipes.
Create and update documentation describing product manufacture or equipment operation.
Implement and monitor tool and process statistical process control (SPC).
Design experiments, run them, and document their results.
Lead teams working to improve yields, reduce cycle time, or reduce costs.
Qualify new equipment and new processes, including qualifying processes on new tools.
Communicate and consult with team members and other staff to complete tasks.
Keep accurate records of activities related to process experiments and process changes.
Perform other design, development, and support tasks as assigned.