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Engineer I- Process (Photolithography)

Microchip Technology Inc
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Dec 06, 2025

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.

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Job Description:

As a Photolithography Process Engineer with Microchip Technology, you will sustain and develop improvements in photolithography processing on a wide portfolio of existing product lines in our high volume 150mm wafer facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are looking to hire a talented, highly motivated engineer to be part of our team. You will be responsible for challenging work in areas including:

  • Defining and implementing photolithography process and yield improvement for assigned products.
  • Continuous improvement for equipment capability and process related rework reduction activities cross functionally with other engineering departments.
  • Monitoring, sustaining, and supporting manufacturing processes and activities including statistical process control and automated process control systems.
  • Design and run experiments to make improvements in yield, quality, costs, and productivity.
  • Understanding multiple process flows with various options including various volatile and non-volatile memory technologies, CMOS, High Voltage, Analog, and MIM.
  • Photolithography metrology including CD and overlay measurements.
  • Increasing production flexibility and throughput.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education Level Required:

Bachelor's degree in related engineer discipline required

Master's degree in a related engineer discipline preferred

Required Skills

  • Demonstrate proficiency with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics.
  • Apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and analytical methods, to practical situations.
  • Utilize advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and algebraic principles.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
  • Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using strong analytical skills.
  • Lead problem-solving and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and procedures.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

  • Demonstrate proficiency with advanced mathematical concepts such as plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, calculus, matrices, solid-state, and device physics.
  • Apply mathematical operations to statistical tasks such as frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, 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, Sudden Temperature Changes {+ 2 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 Colorado, is $75-85k.*

*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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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