Engineer I-IS (Equipment Automation)

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Job Description:

Microchip has an opportunity for an Engineer I-Information Systems (Equipment Automation) in the Manufacturing Integration Team at our semiconductor fabrication facilities. The Engineer I will work with automation technologies, AI-assisted tools, and modern development practices.

Essential Functions

Setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting host communications for semiconductor equipment

End to end troubleshooting of semiconductor equipment host communications

Independently coordinate and implement robust solutions that go beyond regular equipment resets

Utilize AI-assisted development tools and LLM-based code assistants for coding and troubleshooting

Develop and maintain Python scripts for equipment monitoring, data collection, and automation

Collaborate with network engineers to ensure network best practices are utilized

Use company tracking systems to log requests, issues, and projects

Work with both a technical and non-technical user community

Interact professionally with colleagues, leads, supervisors, managers, internal customers, and other departments

Participate in the training and onboarding of new employees

Requirements/Qualifications:

BS Degree: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

0-2 years of experience troubleshooting equipment automation issues

Comfortable with C, C++, C#, Python, Visual basic

Comfortable with both Windows and Linux operating system environments

Basic knowledge of communications hardware (RS232 versus Ethernet)

Basic SQL query skills

Experience using AI-assisted development tools and LLM-based code assistants

Understanding of basic AI/ML concepts (supervised learning, classification, regression)

Ability to translate archaic text-based communications with little to no documentation

Experience with version control systems

Self-driven with strong time management and project management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Flexible and responsive regarding changes to process and work assignments

Will be required to be available for after-hours support onsite or remote

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with frontend semiconductor manufacturing

Knowledge of fab equipment communication protocols (SECS/GEM)

Experience troubleshooting issues within a corporate network environment

Experience working with equipment management, fault detection classification/control and cell controller software solutions

Semiconductor experience working with fab equipment

Knowledge of SEMI Standards, SECS/GEM standards and VFEI protocols

Knowledge of relational databases and their tools (Oracle preferred)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation

Critical Physical Requirements

Must be able to work for long periods in a clean room environment wearing full bunny suit attire.

Must be able to lift 25 lbs; push 60 lbs, pull approx. 60 lbs; carry 25 lbs; sit 60%; stand 20%; walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 35 lbs; push 80 lbs, pull approx. 80 lbs; carry 35 lbs; sit 20%; stand 40%; walk 40%.

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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