Senior Technician - Production Test

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Job Description:

The Senior Test Technician supports the test area by performing complex testing, troubleshooting, and checkout of electro-mechanical and electronic systems. This role works closely with Engineering and Production to ensure reliable test execution, fault isolation, and equipment support for production hardware. This is a senior, independent contributor role with minimal supervision.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 7-9 years of experience in electronics assembly and test.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience with soldering and cable assembly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, quality, and process discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• J-STD certification (terminals and wires, through-hole, and surface mount).
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Experience with RF and microwave technology.
• 5+ years of experience in a related test or engineering technician role.
• High-precision timing, test, and measurement experience.

Working Environment

Highly technical and scientific manufacturing environment using a variety of production and test equipment, including application-specific systems.

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:

No Travel

Physical Attributes:

Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

75% walking/standing, 25 sitting. 100% inside. Ability to lift 20lbs-50lbs.

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 the US, is $24.52-$53.85.*

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.

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