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Process Enhancement Specialist- Thin Films

Microchip Technology Inc
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
May 22, 2026

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.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Microchip has an opening for a Thin Films Area Process Enhancement Specialist for the Films Maintenance tasks in their Colorado Springs Wafer Fabrication facility (Fab5). We are looking for specialists who have meaningful experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. As a PES, you will not only run production material, but you will train and learn technical tasks and skills from technicians and engineers.

We are building a team of positive and productive people that have a passion to work hard and enjoy what we do and the people that we work with.

We are committed to providing opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement for our Production Specialists. We regularly promote from within the company, so this position is a great opportunity to grow your career with Microchip. Our in-house training programs will provide you the tools, resources, and support you need to achieve the success you desire.

If you would like to expand your skills and experience and be a part of a dynamic and high-performing team, please complete your application for this job posting.

In addition to performing Specialist duties required to run production wafers and support production output in the Thin Films area, the Thin Film EES PES will train with maintenance technicians to learn maintenance tasks and certify to be able to perform maintenance tasks on the Thin Films area equipment sets.

Candidates for this position must be experienced and capable

  • Operates highly complex equipment, in a cleanroom environment needed for Wafer Fabrication
  • Follows Microchip's Policies
  • Adhere to cleanroom requirements
  • Support Microchip's Guiding Values and Culture and models the Ethos First Principles
  • Certify and operate multiple platforms of highly to moderate complex equipment
  • Receive direct instructions and follow prescribed procedure
  • Work is routinely reviewed
  • Activities are routine and may be repetitive

Shift: (D) every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 7pm-7:12am

Job Description

In addition to performing Specialist duties required to run production wafers and support production output in the Fab, the Thin Films Maintenance PES will train and certify to perform maintenance tasks on Thin Films equipment sets as defined by the Thin Films EES PES Training Checklist. Examples of these tasks include:

  • Perform selected Preventive Maintenance procedures on Thin Films toolsets
  • Perform Routine Maintenance procedures on Thin Films toolsets
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on WJ tools to include injector changes and muffle etches
  • Perform routine checks and qualifications on equipment
  • Perform designated machine calibrations
  • Perform tasks as directed by an equipment engineer or technician
  • Perform tool recoveries when errors occur on the equipment
  • Initiate, perform, and implement corrective actions towards resolving process and equipment problems
  • Troubleshoot out of control tool issues
  • Complete OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans)
  • Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data
  • Interface effectively with all departments to obtain coordination of efforts needed to accomplish priority tasks.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Ability to learn and understand mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail.
  • Prior success working individually and in a team environment.
  • Consistently demonstrates Microchip's First Principles contained in our Ethos
  • Demonstration of ability to effectively prioritize and support multiple different demands throughout the scheduled work hours.
  • Ability to follow direction (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipment.
  • Good work history, dependable, personal attendance/punctuality.
  • Personal availability to work compressed shift schedule.
  • Quick adaptability to changes.
  • Basic computer, math and reading comprehension skills.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous Fab production experience in a clean room environment required.
  • Proficiency in written and oral communication.
  • Must have above average attendance.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand 95%, walk 90%, sit 5%. Must also be able to carry and lift 6lbs, and push and pull up to 85 lbs on wheels.

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 hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $21-27/hr.*

*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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