Technician IV-Engineering

Microchip Technology Inc.•Tuscaloosa, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician IV 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting 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. The candidate will work from Schematics, Diagrams, Written and Verbal Descriptions, Layouts or Defined plans to perform testing, Check-out and troubleshooting functions. They will perform Operation Test and Fault isolation on systems and equipment, assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions, and assist in design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment. The role requires the use of 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 5 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 documentation generation, organization, and storage.
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).

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

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.
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.