Technician III - Equipment (Maintenance)

Microchip Technology Inc. • San Jose, CA

2d • $18 - $47

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 through equipment setup, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance. The technician works with Engineering and Production teams to keep test-floor equipment reliable, efficient, and ready for manufacturing operations. The role covers equipment and workstations for the FPGA and MSA business units and includes test-floor and IHP equipment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily setups, troubleshooting, and temperature verifications for test and programming equipment and workstations supporting the FPGA and MSA business units.
• Work with Test Engineering (TE), Product Engineering (PE), Production, and ODMG Engineering to resolve issues.
• Perform calibration and 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.
• Install dedicated change kits on test and programming handlers.
• Troubleshoot and repair test, marking, and programming equipment and setups.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• Health benefits beginning on day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a two-year look-back feature.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED