Manufacturing Technician (Product Testing)

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: The Manufacturing Technician (Product Testing) is responsible for performing production testing of our 5071 & 7610 cesium beam tube (CBT) assemblies used in atomic clocks. This role ensures that products meet established performance, quality, and reliability standards prior to release. The technician will follow documented procedures, operate specialized test equipment, record results, and work closely with engineering and production teams. Key Responsibilities Perform functional and performance testing of cesium beam tube (CBT) products in accordance with established procedures and specifications. Set up, operate, and monitor production test equipment and fixtures. Record, analyze, and document test results accurately in production records or electronic systems. Identify test failures or anomalies and report issues to engineering or supervisory staff. Assist in troubleshooting product or test equipment issues when failures occur. Maintain test equipment, including routine calibration checks and basic maintenance. Follow all manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements. Maintain an organized and clean test area in accordance with company and 6S standards. Work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to meet production schedules. Requirements/Qualifications: Required Qualifications Formal training in electronics through a technical school, vocational program, military training, or an industry-recognized electronics certificate program. Solid understanding of basic electronic principles, including voltage, current, resistance, and analog circuit behavior. Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and detailed test procedures. Proficiency working with scientific notation and interpreting measurements across extremely small and large values. Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, electrometers, power supplies, and similar laboratory instrumentation. Ability to work safely with high-voltage equipment and follow established safety procedures. Strong computer skills, including data entry, documentation, and working with MS office software suite and production software systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record and interpret test data. Preferred Qualifications Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. Experience working with legacy or analog electronic equipment, including instrumentation originally designed in earlier generations of electronics. Experience operating or troubleshooting laboratory test equipment used in manufacturing or research environments. 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: Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: Able to lift, push, pull 20 lbs; carry 50lbs, sit 10%, stand 70%, walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others. 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 $20.50-$35.00.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster . To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.