Technician III - Engineering

Microchip Technology Inc. • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $18 - $47

About The Position

Microchip has a full-time opportunity for an Engineering Technician at our facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! This role offers the opportunity to operate in a highly technical & scientific environment employing a variety of manufacturing and testing techniques. Essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 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 a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a proven track record of excellence in electronics assembly and test.
• 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 documentation generation, organization, and storage.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefits of working at Microchip

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree