Senior Engineer II-Contract Manufacturing Operations

Responsibilities

• Own operational performance of contract manufacturers, ensuring production plans, cycle times, yields, and on-time delivery meet business targets.
• Serve as the senior technical/operations interface for escalations, root-cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (8D/CAPA).
• Lead manufacturing process engineering for PCBA (SMT and thru-hole) and system/box build, driving process controls and standardization.
• Analyze manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap, rework, and throughput to implement data-driven improvements using SPC and DOE.
• Drive cost and productivity initiatives including labor efficiency, line balancing, and waste reduction.
• Plan and execute NPI and production scale-up, providing DFM/DFT feedback and managing pilot builds.
• Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and develop performance dashboards and risk assessments.
• Partner with Procurement to support Manufacturing Services Agreement (MSA) scope and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• 7.5-10 years of experience in high-technology manufacturing with a focus on contract manufacturing operations.
• Deep knowledge of PCBA manufacturing (SMT, thru-hole) and system integration/box build.
• Proficiency with Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies (DOE, SPC, FMEA, Kanban, JIT).
• Strong capability with ERP/manufacturing systems and analytics/reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically to supplier/CM sites (0% - 25%).
• Must be a US citizen, Permanent US resident, or a protected individual as defined by US Export Control laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of test engineering, component engineering, planning, and supplier quality practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• Health benefits starting on day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 2-year look-back feature.

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor company that designs and manufactures products that power the world. We foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and innovation, supporting our 17,000-member team through nationally recognized leadership programs and a commitment to employee development.