Principal Engineer - Process

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Microchip – Frequency & Time Systems (FTS) provides world‑class timing solutions and sets the world's standard for time. FTS generates, distributes and applies precise time for telecom, wireless, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. FTS's customers, from telecom service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, enabling the ability to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions.

Microchip is seeking an experienced and proactive Process Engineer to support manufacturing and process development of the Chip Scale Atomic Clock. The CSAC is the world's most innovative low‑power atomic clock, first introduced in 2011.

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and driven Process Engineer who enjoys working within a team environment. In this role, you will actively contribute to the engineering efforts required for the manufacture of our Chip Scale Atomic Clock. The position requires both electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering competencies and will operate within various engineering disciplines. Role functions will include manufacturing support, materials analysis & definition, production analysis, and process advancement.

This role is an experience‑rich opportunity for a senior process engineer to work alongside a team of experienced Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers and R&D Engineers. In this fast‑paced environment, the selected candidate will quickly integrate within a role characterized as having high levels of autonomy, process development, yield improvement and manufacturing sustainment.

• Maintain and create detailed SOP’s for different equipment/ processes, including assembly, solder reflowing, sealing, wafer bonding, wafer dicing, evaporation, and sputtering.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify trends and make data‑driven decisions while continuously improving and optimizing processes in the physics package product line.
• Provide technical support and training to production teams and end‑users for different processes.
• Recommend and implement equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiency, throughput and production yields for new and existing designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers for components procurement, including wafers, VCSELS, photodiodes, solder preforms, thermistors, and LCCs.
• Apply lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to optimize existing processes for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Establish quality control guidelines, develop testing methods, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Provide guidance and training to junior engineers and other staff on process improvements and developments.
• Work on the development and implementation of automated manufacturing processes for assembling semiconductor components.
• Participate and assist in design development of…