Manager- Equipment Engineering

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: Microchip Technology Colorado Springs Equipment Engineering Service Department has an opening for an Equipment Engineering Section Manager to manage equipment engineers and technicians and their activities to meet Fab 5 manufacturing goals of timely shipment of high quality and low-cost product in a safe environment. Essential Functions: Manage staff by setting priorities, assigning responsibilities and driving for results to meet EES KPI’s (Key Process Indicators) and our Continuous Improvement efforts. These include: Equipment Related Scrap Cost Equipment Availability Manage equipment preventative and predictive maintenance programs and spare/consumable parts utilizing 6S principles. Manage employees’ time and time-off in Workday. Manage headcount in functional area to include performance management. Actively manage Employee development, documenting such through EES Training Matrix program. Manage equipment installation and start-up as well as shut-down, removal or relocation. Coordinate equipment purchases and disposition of existing equipment. Proactively coordinate EE department activity with that of other departments to achieve highest results. Schedule: 1st shift (M-F) Requirements/Qualifications: BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree 8+ years of relevant engineering experience 2+ years of leadership experience preferred Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Piece Work, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Slippery surfaces, Stooping {+ 4 more} Physical Requirements: Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35% 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 $90-160k.* *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. 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