Technician III - Equipment (Maintenance)

Microchip•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its Manufacturing Operations team. The role supports semiconductor test and programming operations by setting up, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. The technician works with Engineering and Production teams to keep test-floor equipment reliable and ready for manufacturing operations. The schedule is 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday through Thursday, for four 10-hour days. The position requires access to technology and materials controlled by U.S. export laws; candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual status as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Travel is listed as 0%–25%. Physical requirements include 40% sitting, 50% standing, and 10% walking, as well as the ability to push heavy equipment and lift 20 pounds. The hourly pay range is $18.45–$46.63, depending on factors including location, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonuses, health benefits beginning on day one, retirement savings plans, and an employee stock purchase plan with a two-year look-back feature.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.
Good knowledge of semiconductor test equipment and electronics.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to create presentations and manage electronic files.
Ability to learn through on-the-job, web-based, and vendor-provided training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear pass-downs or status updates.
Sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work as part of a team and interface with different groups.
Ability to multitask and work with constant interruptions.
Proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual status as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), due to U.S. export-control access requirements.
Ability to push heavy equipment and lift 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set up, troubleshoot, and perform temperature verifications on test and programming equipment and workstations for the FPGA and MSA business units.
Work with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Production, and ODMG Engineering to resolve issues.
Calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on test-floor and IHP equipment, including test systems, handlers, probers, end-of-line equipment, Silicon Sculptors, Actel Flash handlers, HCFT, and CATS equipment.
Install dedicated change kits on test and programming handlers.
Troubleshoot and repair test, marking, and programming equipment and setups.