Production Specialist

Microchip•Garden Grove, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Production Specialist to join their team. This role involves learning to work with and mechanically manipulate small relay components under magnification, operating relay adjust-test stations, and magnetizing relay permanent magnets. The specialist will also fabricate relay assemblies, perform micro-clean processes for space-grade relays, and follow detailed work instructions and safety procedures. The company offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global organization, with a culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication. They provide opportunities for growth and stability, with nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs and a strong sense of community.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work with small components and perform detailed work requiring strong hand-eye coordination.
Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.
Strong listening skills.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes, process improvements, and evolving production requirements.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Ability to wear required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience working with very small components under a 10X stereo microscope or similar magnification equipment.
Prior experience in precision assembly, relay manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-detail production environment.
Experience using small hand tools, tweezers, shims, measurement tools, or precision test equipment.

Responsibilities

Learn to work with and mechanically manipulate small relay components under 10X–20X stereo magnification using small tools, tweezers, flat shims, and seal force gram gauges.
Learn to operate relay adjust-test stations to adjust electrical performance parameters by mechanically manipulating and tuning contact brackets, movable blades, contact gaps, pick-up/drop-out voltages, contact bounce and lag, contact pressures, and overtravel.
Learn how to magnetize relay permanent magnets and set transfer voltages at adjustment stations within required specifications.
Re-magnetize and fine-tune relay performance parameters, as required, to ensure compliance with build specifications.
Study and become familiar with adjustment processes and procedures for a wide variety of custom and QPL relay topologies.
Fabricate certain relay assemblies, which may include contact assembly, first and second framing, vacuum baking, enclosure pressing, and preliminary electrical testing.
Perform the micro-clean process, as required and applicable, for space-grade relays.
Read, comprehend, and follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and process documentation.
Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency while performing repetitive and highly detailed work.
Follow all clean room procedures, safety requirements, and required use of personal protective equipment.