Engineer I - Device (Technology Development)

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: We are looking to hire a talented, highly motivated prospective engineer to be part of our team. As a Technology Development and Device Test Engineer with Microchip Technology, you will test semiconductor devices for characterization, modeling, and reliability. Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Learn and perform the basics of semiconductor process engineering in order to understand how the process steps affect the functioning of the devices you will be measuring. Learn and perform the basic measurement techniques for transistors (both bipolar and mosfets), diodes, capacitors, and resistors. Learn the various reliability issues associated with semiconductors. Test and analyze the results of reliability issues to calculate device lifetime expectancies. Become proficient on the operation of lab equipment such as source measurement units (SMUs), LCR meters (inductance (L), capacitance (C), Resistance (R)), digital multi meters, oscilloscopes, wafer probe stations and other specialized equipment used to test for ESD (electrostatic discharge) susceptibility, etc. Train on specialized software used to control the lab equipment. Work with the appropriate process integration engineers on development activity. Work with multi discipline teams to aid in the development and testing of new and existing technologies. Perform the upkeep of lab equipment by having equipment calibrated and performing preventative maintenance. Perform other job related tasks as directed by the manager. Requirements/Qualifications: Requirements/Qualifications Have a basic proficiency of programing language in, Visual basic, C++, or others that will be used in the programing of lab equipment and data analysis. Education Bachelor/Masters/PhD degree in electrical, physics, or computer engineering, or other similarly oriented program. Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: Monday - Friday 8 hours/day, 95% inside, 5% outside, 75% sitting, 20% standing, 5% walking 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 the US, is $75,000 - $85,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified. 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 the 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. At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. 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