Associate Engineer

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Job Description:

The Associate Process Engineer supports manufacturing operations and equipment used in the production of high-reliability quartz crystal oscillators for military and space applications, while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, and scrap reduction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, Implement, Maintain and Improve
  • Process and Test Equipment
  • Manufacturing and Test Processes
  • Fixtures and Tooling
• Develop and update documents to include:
  • Process instructions
  • Equipment operation instructions
  • Fixture and tool drawings
• Daily yield monitoring with root cause analysis of failures and implementation of corrective actions
• Active involvement in weekly cross functional team meetings to:
  • Drive yield improvements
  • Reduce scrap
  • Maintain production schedules and deliverables
  • Ensure safety and workplace organization through 6S activities
  • Eliminate capacity constraints
  • Improve production efficiencies
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure manufacturability
• Provide training to production operators/technicians

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Engineering, Physics or Materials Science plus 1 year of experience supporting manufacturing operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Understanding and prior use of statistical analysis of data
• Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts
• Prior experience leading improvement or development projects
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all individuals in the organizational structure
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with changing schedules and priorities

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing technical documentation (SOP's, work instructions, etc.)
• Prior design, construction or manufacturing support of crystal oscillators
• Experience with Au ball and Al wedge wire bonding, robotic systems, and/or manual assembly of electronic components
• Prior utilization of statistical software such as Minitab or WINSPC

Benefits:

To reflect and honor how essential our team is, they have access to all the following benefits:

• 3 weeks of Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Restricted Stock Units & Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Legal Benefits on Day 1
• 401k & Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Fitness Room

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:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

100% inside, 70% sitting, 20% standing, 10% walking

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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