Manager-Engineering (Wafer Fab)

Location: MA - Lowell

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead our Fab Engineering organization within semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role will oversee the Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Yield Engineering teams while partnering closely with Fab Production Operations to drive manufacturing excellence, operational efficiency, yield improvement, equipment performance, on- time delivery (OTD) and continuous process optimization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven track record of leading engineering teams in a low-volume, high mix semiconductor fabrication environment.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization consisting of Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Yield Engineering.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, performance management and career development for engineers and staff.

• Establish clear goals, priorities and performance expectations aligned with fab operational objectives and metrics.

Manufacturing & Operational Support

• Partner closely with the Manager of Fab Production Operations to ensure alignment between engineering and production objectives.

• Drive rapid issue resolution related to process excursions, equipment downtime, yield loss, and manufacturing disruptions.

• Support production capacity planning, cycle time reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Ensure engineering support is aligned with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

Process & Yield Improvement

• Lead initiatives focused on yield enhancement, defect reduction, process stability, and overall fab performance improvement.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for process and equipment-related issues.

• Utilize data-driven methodologies and statistical analysis to improve manufacturing outcomes.

• Oversee implementation of process controls, SPC methodologies, and continuous improvement programs.

Equipment & Reliability Engineering

• Ensure high equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness across fab operations.

• Partner with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to support tool qualifications, upgrades, and technology transfers.

• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve operational performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Quality, Facilities, Planning, Supply Chain, Operations and Business Unit teams to achieve business objectives.

• Support new process introductions, technology transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

• Participate in strategic planning and roadmap development for fab engineering capabilities.

Compliance & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, environmental health and safety standards, and semiconductor manufacturing best practices.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience in a wafer fabrication environment.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams within semiconductor operations.

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, yield improvement methodologies, and equipment engineering practices.

• Experience supporting low-volume high mix manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational leadership abilities.

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience managing multiple engineering disciplines simultaneously.

• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, 8D, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with discrete semiconductor technologies and assembly process.

• Familiarity with MES, factory automation systems, and data analytics tools.

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:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others

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 $91,000 - $232,000.*

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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