Engineer - Process; Defect

Overview

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As a Defect Process Engineer with Microchip Technology, you will sustain and develop improvements in processing on a wide portfolio of existing product lines in our high volume 150mm wafer facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are looking to hire a talented, highly motivated engineer to be part of our team. You will be responsible for challenging work in areas including:

• Provide Process Engineering ownership for all defect inspection and review tools.
• Monitor baseline defectivity levels to include creating experiments and continuous improvement plans (CIPs).
• Coordinate the Defect Process Enhancement Specialist activities with Manufacturing supervisors.
• Maintain Defect reduction program by selecting appropriate products, inspection locations, and toolsets.
• Monitor all defect Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and disposition non-conforming material. Notify appropriate EES and Process Engineers of potential issues.
• Utilizes defect sourcing and partitioning to support root cause analysis.
• Provide quality input for cleanroom protocols and consumable items.
• Review inspection results from backend test facilities and provide feedback to Fab personnel.
• Represents the defect group, by presenting defect summaries and supporting customer audits.

Shift: 1st

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Physics, Electronic-Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Masters degree in Chemistry, Physics, Electronic-Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Be able to communicate clearly in English speech, writing, data and report presentation, e-mail communications and meetings.
• Demonstrate proficiency with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics.
• Apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and analytical methods, to practical situations.
• Utilize advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and algebraic principles.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using strong analytical skills.
• Lead problem-solving and quality improvement initiatives.
• Read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate proficiency with advanced mathematical concepts such as plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, calculus, matrices, solid-state, and device physics.
• Apply mathematical operations to statistical tasks such as frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Ability to apply active listening, effective communication, and constructive feedback to support and develop junior engineers and technicians.

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, P — use of punctuation near limits, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Slippery surfaces, Sudden Temperature Changes

Physical Requirements: Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%

Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of…