Senior Technician II - Engineering

Position Overview

Microchip has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician II‑Engineering at our facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role offers the opportunity to operate in a highly technical and scientific environment, employing a variety of manufacturing and testing techniques.

• 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.
• Develop and 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 a 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.
• Experience 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 RF design capabilities.
• FPGA programming experience.

• 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.
• 401(k) & Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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.

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 U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).