Engineer - Equipment; Photo​/Metrology

Job Description

Microchip Technology Colorado Springs Equipment Engineering Services Department has an opening for an Equipment Engineering Team member. Duties will include assisting current equipment engineers and technicians to meet Fab 5 manufacturing goals of timely shipment of high quality and low‑cost product in a safe environment.

• Manage Specific toolsets as assigned:
  • Ensure safe environment for operators and shift technicians.
  • Become tool expert, work PM’s and down tools during staff storage.
  • Improve/maintain uptime; pareto downtime and drive toward running from PM to PM.
  • Provide technical direction and assist with difficult down‑tool situations.
  • Arrange vendor support if needed.
  • Manage spare part inventory.
  • Repair obsolete component or find/qualify replacements.
  • Write/update PM procedures.
  • Ensure good communications between the shifts.
  • Implement cost reductions.
• Support Continuous Improvement Projects and Process Engineering Projects:
  • Qualify new components.
  • Collaborate on yield/qualification/quality issues.
  • Analyze Space Navigator/Watchdog data to drive improvement.
• Functional Area
  
  Support:
  • Assist area manager with Technician Training Matrix development and implementation.
  • Act as area lead as needed.

Shift: 1st

BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree required.

• Demonstrate proficiency with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics.
• Apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and analytical methods, to practical situations.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally. Apply active listening, effective communication, and constructive feedback to support and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• 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.

0% - 25%

• Bending at waist
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Dust or gases
• Electrical hazards
• Feeling
• Foot controls
• Fumes or odors
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Mechanical hazards
• Noise and/or vibration
• Piece work
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Seeing
• Stooping
• Talking
• Works alone
• Works around others

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

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75-85k. The range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.