Master Technician - Facilities Electrician

About the role

The Semiconductor Facility Electrician plays a crucial role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment within a semiconductor manufacturing facility. This position supports various aspects of the facility, including production equipment and construction projects, while ensuring compliance with safety, electrical, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment
• Support tool installations and equipment hookups for semiconductor manufacturing and facility
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility electrical infrastructure
• Work closely with mechanical, facilities, and engineering teams
• Follow all semiconductor facility safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and cleanroom protocols
• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, local building codes, and company standards
• Work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
• Work in cleanroom and industrial environments
• Stand, walk, bend, and work in confined spaces as required

Requirements/Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial, industrial, or semiconductor electrical experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and construction plans
• Proficiency using electrical testing equipment and hand tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment systems
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, and control circuits
• Experience with electrical installation and connecting conduit, cable trays, wiring, panels, and electrical equipment
• Experience supporting tool installation
• Experience working in cleanroom environments
• Familiarity with medium-voltage power systems and critical facility infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing facility experience
• Experience supporting tool installation
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls
• Experience working in cleanroom environments
• Familiarity with medium-voltage power systems and critical facility infrastructure

Tools & Equipment Used

• Multimeters and electrical testing instruments
• Clamp meters and megohm testers
• Power tools and hand tools
• Conduit benders and cable installation equipment
• Lifts, ladders, and material handling equipment
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Standing for 50%
• Walking for 40%
• Sitting for 10%

Microchip Technology Inc.

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.