Sr. Engineer II –Device/Test (Parametric/Etest)
About The Position
This semiconductor parametric device test engineering role supports development of parametric test capability across a wide portfolio of products and technologies at Microchip’s Colorado Springs wafer fabrication site. The engineer develops and optimizes test programs, transfers existing test capability to new tester platforms, and works with yield enhancement, technology development, and process engineering teams to improve parametric test yield and processes. The position also supports manufacturing operations, new product and technology introductions, test-time and rework reduction, and capacity improvement. The role includes managing and improving engineering operations and supervising area technicians. The listed shift is 1st.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Device Physics, Microelectronics, or a related field; a Computer Science degree may be acceptable with sufficient understanding of electronic devices.
- At least 7.5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor devices, characterization, validation and test, test development, data analysis, reliability, troubleshooting, or a closely related area.
- Demonstrated 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.
- 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 fabrication processing techniques.
- Ability to measure electrical characteristics on devices and products and explain measurements and results to peers and management.
- Engineering fundamentals sufficient to sustain, analyze, modify, and improve integrated circuit manufacturing processes.
- Experience with design of experiments (DOE), data analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all organizational levels and lead problem-solving and quality-improvement activities.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver improvements within a team environment.
- Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Agilent, Keithley, and Reedholm parametric test platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize new parametric test programs on automated test equipment.
- Transfer existing test capability to new tester platforms.
- Improve parametric test yield through test optimization and collaboration with yield enhancement, technology development, and process engineering teams.
- Support manufacturing by ensuring test capabilities are established for new products and providing disposition support for daily ship goals.
- Support new technology introductions.
- Drive test-time reduction, rework reduction, and OEE improvement to increase capacity.
- Manage and improve engineering operations, including specifications and procedures.
- Supervise area technicians.
- Drive continuous improvements.
- Verify results using SPA bench verification equipment.
- Complete MSA studies.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Restricted stock units
- Quarterly bonus payments
- Health benefits beginning on day one
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a two-year look-back feature
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
