Master Engineering Technician

Microchip Technology Inc.•Tuscaloosa, AL

12d•$25 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip has an exciting opportunity for a Master Engineering Technician at our facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As our site continues to grow, we are pleased to expand our team and will be fully ready to support this new position after November 1st. This role offers the opportunity to operate in a highly technical and scientific environment, employing a variety of manufacturing and testing techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities: Support Engineering Activities including: Design, Test, Check-out, Modification, Fabrication & Assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, RF/Microwave devices and specialized test equipment. Applications include Electronic Circuits, Microwave RF, and Logic Systems. Work from Schematics, Diagrams, Written and Verbal Descriptions, Layouts or Defined plans to perform testing, Check-out and troubleshooting functions. Perform Operation Test and Fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assist in design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Use manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in related field.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience and a proven track record of excellence in electronics assembly and testing.
Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings.
Experienced in soldering and cable assembly.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain highly organized.
Comfortable working with cross functional teams.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast paced environment.
Strong commitment to teamwork and process.
Demonstrated proficiency in space qualified construction and testing techniques.
Demonstrated proficiency in documentation generation, organization, and storage.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in Engineering / Engineering Technology.
J-STD Certification (terminals and wires, through hole technology and surface mount technology)
Experience in High Precision timing, test, and measurement.
Experience with Ultra High Vacuum systems
Demonstrated proficiency in space qualified construction and testing techniques.
Demonstrated RF design capabilities.
FPGA programming experience.

Responsibilities

Design, Test, Check-out, Modification, Fabrication & Assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, RF/Microwave devices and specialized test equipment.
Work from Schematics, Diagrams, Written and Verbal Descriptions, Layouts or Defined plans to perform testing, Check-out and troubleshooting functions.
Perform Operation Test and Fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
Assist in design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment.
Use manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.