Senior Engineer - Manufacturing

About this role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer I - Manufacturing who enjoys working within a team environment at our Lowell, MA site. In this role, you will actively contribute to the engineering efforts required for the manufacturing, process development and NPI of semiconductor devices and assemblies. Role functions will include the support of process development, manufacturing, materials analysis & definition, production analysis, and process advancement.

This role is a hands‑on process development role of chip and wire assembles for semiconductor and MMIC packages and assemblies. The position supports existing manufacturing processes with extensive support of NPI prototypes.

• Work as an interface between Operations and Engineering to create and improve assembly processes, actively own engineering responsibilities for assigned product groupings.
• Drive & lead engineering efforts for NPI process development and qualification.
• Perform in-depth studies where opportunities exist for improvement to processes.
• Understand MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-PRF-38534, IPC
  600 and all industry standards used in semiconductor assembly environment.
• Create and improve process documentation and support manufacturing training.

• B.S. in Mechanical, or other related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of 6 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in Semiconductor die attach and wire bonding processes.
• Familiarity with statistical methods such as SPC, Gage R&R, DOE, 5 Why's, 6 Sigma, etc.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in Excel.
• Must be well organized with an ability to multitask and work on a diverse set of problems while simultaneously being on a steep learning curve.
• Practical verbal and written communication skills (English) to clearly present and discuss manufacturing information to technical and non‑technical team members.

• The ideal candidate will have chip and wire assembly experience within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Au/Sn, Au/Ge and SAC
  305 solders, gold wire bonding, Ag sinters, various epoxies, and encapsulation materials, etc.
• Experience in the handling, inspection, and assembly of MMIC devices.
• Experience with MIL-PRF-19500 and/or MIL-PRF-38534 product manufacture.
• Experience in PCB assembly per IPC
  600.

0% – 25%.

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others.

Ability to sit at a computer/workstation for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, working alone and working around others.

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry‑leading ESPP program with a 2‑year look back feature.

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Massachusetts, is $68,640 – $205,000.*

* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

—

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a) (3).

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies:
Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.