Technician II- Equipment (Test and Probe)

Microchip Technology Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•$19 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology is seeking a skilled Technician to perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment in its Colorado Springs Test Operations and development areas. Equipment includes wafer probers, package handlers, ATE testers, ovens, and associated systems. The technician supports production and engineering personnel in a small-team setting and is expected to work effectively with others, communicate clearly, and work with limited supervision. The role maintains complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment with electrical, pneumatic, motor, robotic, vacuum, temperature, electromechanical, signal-monitoring, gas-delivery, and RF subsystems. The technician diagnoses and corrects common equipment failures, works with technicians and engineers to collect and analyze process data, interfaces with OEM suppliers and contractors, and contributes to preventive-maintenance schedule improvements. The position follows manufacturing and safety protocols, participates in team and improvement activities, and attends equipment training on site and at supplier facilities. The scheduled shift is 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The technician must be flexible to move to a traditional A, B, C, or D shift when production moves to compressed scheduling, including weekends. Travel is listed as 0%–25%. The hourly pay range is $19–$32, depending on location, skills, and experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of work-related experience or training.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and general maintenance on electromechanical production equipment.
Ability to work from schematics, mechanical drawings, or written instructions.
Experience using multimeters, soldering irons, and mechanical tools.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to use MS Office.
Experience repairing semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment.
Electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to interface with parts or service vendors.
Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication with maintenance technicians, production, engineering, and suppliers.
Self-motivation and integrity to work with limited supervision.
Ability to lift, push, and pull approximately 50 pounds and carry 50 pounds.
Flexibility to move to a traditional A, B, C, or D shift when production moves to compressed scheduling, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Associate technical degree in electronics or a military electronics certificate.
Experience repairing electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
Experience repairing probe or fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs on equipment in Test Operations and development areas.
Maintain equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, including wafer probers, package handlers, ATE testers, ovens, and associated equipment.
Support production and engineering personnel.
Apply diagnostic techniques to identify and correct common equipment failures, and work with technicians or engineers to collect and analyze process data.
Follow manufacturing and safety protocols.
Participate actively in improvement activities and teams, and attend work-area team meetings.
Use available training materials and meet certification requirements to support personal improvement goals.
Interface with OEM suppliers and contractors to complete repairs.
Provide input on the development and optimization of equipment preventive-maintenance schedules.
Attend training schools and sessions on site and at suppliers’ facilities to develop knowledge of assigned equipment.