Inspector III

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Job Description:

Microchip’s Discrete Products Group (DPG) offers one of the industry's most comprehensive power and RF/microwave discrete semiconductor product portfolios. The DPG encompasses two business units, the Power Discrete & Modules Business Unit, and the RF/Microwave Discretes Business Unit. The Markets for the PDM & RF/MW Discrete Business Units include; alternative energy, industrial, medical, defense, commercial aviation, communications, embedded systems, motor control, power solutions, sensors, and security.

Job Description/summary:

The Inspector III reports to the Senior Manager of Production Control examines/inspects semiconductor devices in a manufacturing environment by following written specifications.  The Inspector engages in daily production operations, create and update technical documents, and exchanges information with other team members and management on product flow and workforce needs. In addition, the Inspector will follow acceptance/rejection criteria for semiconductor devices based on an understanding of MIL-STD-750 Method 2071, 2073 and 2074 for internal and external inspection criteria.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Examine semi-conductor devices under microscope for damages due to handling, assembly, and test.
• Data entry of process travelers, SPC charts, logbooks, for lot tracking and equipment tracking.
• Work on assignments under general supervision.
• Interact with all levels of employees to increase output, reduce waste, standardize work instructions, incorporate continuous improvement, and improve communications and cooperation between departments.
• Engage in daily production operations and anticipate product problems (i.e., so that loss of work hours is minimized, and production objectives are met). 
• Exchange timely information with other team members and management on product flow and workforce needs.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Create and update technical documents and process/work specifications.
• Perform other tasks and assist with various projects as needed. 

Requirements/Qualifications:

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Two – four years of inspection experience, preferably working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with acceptance/rejection criteria for semiconductor devices based on understanding of MIL-STD-750 METHOD  2071, 2073, and 2074 internal and external inspection criteria. 
• Have a keen awareness of safety practices and familiarity with OSHA standards. 

• Excellent visual capability to work with extremely small devices.
• Experience using tweezers, vacuum pencils, etc.
• Highly motivated and ability to work well with people and independently.
• Aptitude to learn new skills.
• Ability to communicate well in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents. 
• Must have a steady eye to hand coordination and good observation skills.
• Good hand and finger dexterity to handle die/wafers without damaging them.
• Must maintain a very good attendance record.

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 25 lbs; carry 15%; 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.

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 EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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