Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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:

As a Technician II- Test, you will have a direct impact on the testing of manufactured products at our site. Your core responsibility will be to provide operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment while ensuring conformance to specifications, standards and processes. You will support engineering activities by participating in design, test development, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of new electromechanical systems. You will identify improvements to our processes and procedures and ensure that testing and quality is a core value that comes first for our team.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

o   Conduct and support performance and functional tests on electronic circuits, timing solutions, logic systems and electro-mechanical assemblies during all phases of the hardware evolution process from experimental to volume production

o   Lead failure analysis of production issues to identify root cause and establish corrective actions

o   Use manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and any other specialized test apparatus

o   Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, check-out and troubleshooting functions

o   Solder and inspect per IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610; certification not required, but preferred

o   Document test results by completing reports and logs, summarize rework and waste, and input data into the test database

o   Assure that all the pertinent test / assembly documentation is accurate 

o   Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations

o   Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications

o   Accomplish test and organizational mission by completing related results as needed

 

Microchip targets candidates who value teamwork, have effective interpersonal skills, are highly motivated, and respect technical leadership and structured processes to build world-class products.

Requirements/Qualifications:

o   BA degree/Career Technical Education School / Technical Vocational Program completion, 2-year technical degree or equivalent, or equivalent relevant work experience is required

o   2-4 years of work-related experience

o   Electronic background or related degree to effectively support electronic test operations

o   Familiarity with electronics assembly, testing and soldering

o   Must be able to read and understand test / assembly / engineering processes, procedures, schematics, layouts, drawings, diagrams, bill of materials, specifications, revision control requirements

o   Ability to apply / enforce / comprehend criteria and processes for acceptance and rejection of tested items

o   A good electro-mechanical aptitude, with solid dexterity and hand / eye coordination to work with hand tools

o   Ability to be trained to obtain specialized certifications required in order to perform required assembly and fabrication operations (ESD, FOD, Solder, J-STD, IPC-610)

o   Highly organized and detail-oriented person who can manage a fast-paced environment, has a sense of urgency, is flexible and will prioritize tasks to meet internal goals

o   Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must have the ability to work with people at various levels, including operators, inspectors, manufacturing supervisor, quality and manufacturing engineers

o   Proficient in computer skills and with various software applications

o   Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling and fixtures

Desirable

o   Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment, preferably printed circuit board design / electronics assemblies

o   RF, microwave, high precision timing, test and measurement experience a plus

o   Active IPC 610, 620 and J-STD certifications

o   Experience with ERP (AX) and PLM (Agile) systems

o   Knowledge of quality systems and ISO 9001

 

Benefits

o   Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment

o   Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits

o   Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan

o   Restricted Stock Grant

o   Employee Stock Purchase Plan

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   401K Retirement Savings Plan

o   Spending Accounts

o   Life Insurance

o   Long Term Care

o   Legal

o   Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

o   Vacation Pay

o   Absence Time - "Sick Pay"

o   10 Paid Holiday

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:

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% sitting 30% standing 100% indoors

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 Colorado, is $17.00 - $31.73 per hour.*

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