Master Engineering Technician

Job Description

Microchip has an exciting opportunity for a Master Engineering Technician at our facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
. As our site continues to grow, we expect to support this new position after November 1st
. This role offers the opportunity to operate in a highly technical and scientific environment, employing a variety of manufacturing and testing techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

• 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.

• Associate's degree in related field.
• Minimum of 10 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 space qualified construction and testing techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in documentation generation, organization, and storage.

• 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.

To reflect and honor how essential our team is, they have access to all the following benefits:

• 2 weeks of Vacation AND 2 weeks of Personal for Calendar Year
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Restricted Stock Units & Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Legal Benefits on Day 1
• 401k & Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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:
  Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
• Physical Requirements:
  
  60% sitting, 20% standing, 20% walking, 100% inside

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.

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.

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