Engineer II - Equipment

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Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to support our teams in Lowell and Lawrence, MA. The Equipment Engineer will repair, upgrade, and maintain wafer fabrication related manufacturing equipment. This candidate will also select, order, and expedite equipment and parts that are most appropriate and cost effective for maintenance of production equipment. In addition, the candidate will be required to study equipment performance and reliability and help establish programs and solutions for decreasing down-time for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Partner with Equipment Engineers and Technicians in the day-to-day support of wafer fab equipment according to production priorities.
• Participates in equipment selection, configuration, installation, and performance monitoring for new equipment purchases and relocations.
• Propose and manage budgets for equipment repair expenses, spare parts purchases and stocking levels and implement approved cost reduction measures.
• Work with EHS department to ensure all equipment installations, maintenance and operation are compliant with all safety and environmental policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize equipment settings and parameters for improved yield and quality.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to extend equipment life and reduce unexpected failures.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff on proper equipment operation and maintenance practices.
• Work with equipment vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and coordinate equipment upgrades and installations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and performance metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce costs.

Requirements / Qualifications :

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 : No Travel

Physical Attributes :

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crawling, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and / or vibration, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements :

Lift 15 lbs, sit 20%, walk 20% standing 75%

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 annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Massachusetts, is $68,640- $143,000.

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