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Microchip•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is hiring a semiconductor parametric device test engineer to support development of parametric test capability across a wide portfolio of products and technologies at its Colorado Springs wafer fabrication site. The role develops and optimizes parametric test programs, transfers test capability to new tester platforms, and works with manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams to improve yield, capacity, and test performance. It also supports new product and technology introductions, daily manufacturing goals, and the management of engineering operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Device Physics, Microelectronics, or a related field; a Computer Science degree may also 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 levels of an organization 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.
Drive parametric test yield improvements through test optimization and collaboration with yield enhancement, technology development, and process engineering on process and test improvements.
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.