Sr. Engineer II – Device/Test (Parametric/Etest)
MicrochipJob Title
Sr. Engineer II – Device/Test (Parametric/Etest)
Role Summary
Parametric device test engineer supporting development and sustainment of parametric test capability at Microchip's Colorado Springs wafer fab. The role focuses on test development, yield improvement, manufacturing support, and new technology introductions.
First shift. Position works closely with yield enhancement, process engineering, technology development, and manufacturing teams.
Experience Level
Level: Senior. Requires approximately 7.5+ years of relevant semiconductor device/test experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include development, transfer, and sustainment of parametric test capability and supporting manufacturing daily goals.
- Develop and optimize parametric test programs on automated test equipment.
- Transfer existing test capability to new tester platforms.
- Drive parametric test yield improvements via test optimization and cross-functional problem solving.
- Support manufacturing by setting up test capabilities for new products and providing disposition support.
- Support new technology introductions and validate test readiness.
- Reduce test time and rework; improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE) and capacity.
- Manage engineering operations, specifications, and procedures.
- Supervise area technicians and coordinate daily engineering activities.
- Perform SPA bench verification and complete MSA studies.
- Lead continuous improvement and DOE-driven problem solving.
Requirements
Must-have experience, skills, and attributes for successful performance in this role.
- 7.5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor devices, characterization, validation and test, test development, data analysis, reliability, or troubleshooting.
- Ability to measure electrical characteristics on devices and explain results to peers and management.
- Strong analytical thinking, structured problem solving, technical ownership, and clear written/verbal communication.
- Basic computer programming experience and comfort with data analysis and DOE methods.
- Understanding of wafer fab processing techniques and engineering fundamentals to support IC manufacturing.
- Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and quality improvement methods.
- Demonstrated teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery of improvements in a manufacturing environment.
- Physical ability to meet job demands (see Education Requirements for training/physical summary).
- Nice-to-have: familiarity with Agilent, Keithley, and Reedholm parametric test platforms.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Device Physics, Microelectronics, Computer Science (with sufficient electronic device knowledge), or a related technical field. The posting specifies a minimum of 7.5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of higher-degree requirements.
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
