Technician I - Equipment (Maintenance)

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you will support semiconductor test and programming operations by performing equipment setup, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering and Production teams to ensure test floor equipment remains reliable, efficient, and ready to support manufacturing operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work on daily tasks such as setups, troubleshooting, and temperature verifications of test and programming equipment and workstations for both FPGA and MSA business units.
• Work closely with TE (Test Engineering), PE (Product Engineering), Production, and ODMG Engineering to resolve issues that arise.
• Perform Calibration and Preventive Maintenance on Test Floor and IHP equipment including:
  • Test Systems (Teradyne J750, Credence D10)
  • Test Handlers (JLSI, Exatron, Delta, Aseco, WTS, Sessco)  
  • Probers (TEL, KLA, Accretech)  
  • EOL (End of Line) Equipment  
  • Silicon Sculptors  
  • Actel Flash handlers  
  • HCFT (High-Capacity Flash Tester)  
  • CATS (Corelis Adapter Test System)  
• Installation of dedicated change kits on test and programming handlers.  
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on test, marking, and programming equipment and setups

Shift: 6:00am - 4:30am, Friday to Sunday (4 Days, 10 Hours)

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2+ years of relevant work related experience in manufacturing.
• Must have good knowledge of semiconductor test equipment and electronics.  
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.  
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to create presentations and manage electronic files.
• Ability to learn from on-the-job training, online web-based training and from vendor given training courses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate information and provide clear pass downs or status updates as needed.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and capability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work as a team player and interface with various groups.  
• Able to multitask and work with constant interruptions.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: 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 US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

40% sitting, 50% standing, 10% walking. Able to push heavy equipment and lift 20 lbs

Pay Range:

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. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $19.00 - $32.69.*

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.

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