Engineer -Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer – High Reliability & RF Group

Works at Microchip Technology Inc. in Garden Grove, California, supporting design, review, prototyping, specification review, material verification, validation, and qualification testing of mechanical relay products.

• Use existing resources to collect, present, and evaluate data to verify conformance to key design parameters and identify potential discrepancies in electrical and mechanical performance.
• Perform root cause analysis, diagnostic data mining, and implement corrective actions for nonconforming supplier parts.
• Dispostion parts in collaboration with engineering and prescribe rework options considering product risk, safety, and efficacy.
• Review process documents, engineering drawings, and product specifications; update as required.
• Propose design modifications to improve reliability, performance, and cost.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and tooling discrepancies; propose solutions and collaborate with machinists or toolmakers.
• Design jigs, fixtures, work platforms, hand tools, and specialized tools needed for small component fabrication.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision; initiative and independent work execution required.
• Possibly assemble relay parts, adjust relays, take electrical data, or run device testing to support production and QPL maintenance.

• Basic:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or materials engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience with electrical or electromechanical device design.
• Solid knowledge of Excel; working knowledge of AutoCAD and dynamic simulation programs such as ProE, Solid Works, or ANSYS simulation is a plus.
• Preferred:
• Strong electromechanical process background.
• Good understanding of analog mechanical design and electrical circuitry.
• Experience with small component manufacturing.

U.S. Export Controls:
Requires U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected individual status as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Travel Time: 0%–25%. Physical attributes:
Works alone or with others; may lift up to 15 lbs. 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking.

Annual base salary range: $70,304–$143,000. Total compensation includes base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus, health benefits, retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

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.