Technician II- Facilities

About the role

The Environmental & Equipment Performance Technician II plays a crucial role in monitoring and maintaining the quality and safety of Microchip's facilities and equipment. This position ensures that all measurements meet quality and safety standards and supports internal operations and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Reporting
• Collect and compile data and measurements into spreadsheets for internal use and customer audits.
• Ensure all measuring instruments used are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations, read tape measures, and use hand tools, drills, and wrenches.
• Safely climb and maneuver ladders; access catwalks and elevated work areas.
• Work at heights as required for inspections and equipment assessments.
• Particle Counts
• Conduct monthly particle inspections in fabrication facilities (B4, B1, and others).
• Perform additional particle checks as required in response to unexpected events.
• Operate a variety of particle measuring devices depending on the testing zone.
• Monitor pump performance parameters (pressure, vibration, temperature, power consumption) and take action to maintain uptime.
• Change filters, traps, and other consumables.
• HEPA Balancing & Laminar Flow Assessment
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, PM checklists, and repair documentation.
• Perform reading and balancing of HEPA filters and RAHs in areas F2, F3, and F5 as part of an annual facility-wide process.
• Climb onto HEPA units using harnesses and lanyards.
• Conduct laminarity readings in F5 and annual HEPA balance assessments using specialized measurement equipment.
• Stand for extended periods when completing airflow and balance measurements.
• Perform pressure testing on tunnel doors to verify proper positive pressure levels.
• Ionizer Emitter Maintenance
• Clean approximately 275 on-site ionizer emitters every 45 days using IPA swabs.
• Conduct ion calibration semi-annually using a charge plate.
• Tool Balancing
• Learn and perform exhaust system balancing at both the fabrication and facility levels using provided meters and training.
• Balance newly installed fabrication tools and periodically evaluate existing tools to ensure personnel safety and optimal operational performance.
• Gas Line Certification
• Assist with particle checking and certifying new gas lines prior to gas introduction.
• Use ladders, wrenches, and stainless-steel components such as Swagelok and VCR fittings during certification tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of related work experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially during audits and while coordinating with facility and fabrication personnel.
• Comfort working at heights and in physically demanding environments.
• Proficiency with basic measurement tools, hand tools, and calibration equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Ability to wear cleanroom gear, respirators, and PPE.

Physical Attributes

• Bending at Waist
• Bending at Waist
• Carrying
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching
• Dust or gases
• Electrical Hazards
• Felling
• Feeling
• Foot Controls
• Fumes or Odors
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Mechnical Hazards
• Noise and/or vibration
• Piece Work
• Poor Ventilation
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Seeing
• Slippery surfaces
• Stooping
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking

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.

Application

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.