Electronic Technician

Microchip Technology; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with Roth option

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Profit‑Sharing Bonus

Job summary

Microchip Technology is seeking a skilled electronics technician to troubleshoot and test electronic systems, solder PCB components, and perform routine and detailed testing. You will update software/firmware, write test procedures, and collaborate across repairs and projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field with 3 years of PCB testing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 3 years relevant experience testing and troubleshooting PCBs to the component level.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, DVMs, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• 4–5 years equivalent experience testing and troubleshooting PCBs to the component level.
• IPC‑7711C/7721C Endorsement Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration checks on electronic instruments.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems to determine root causes and remedies for malfunctions.
• Perform soldering/re‑soldering/re‑flowing of PCB components.
• Observe and examine equipment during testing to detect issues such as loose or missing parts, solder bridges, shorts, etc.
• Observe and test PCBs following repair and adjust as necessary.
• Comply with process standards, including recording repair work on work orders and maintaining clean, organized workspaces.
• Collaborate with team members on technical requirements within and across repairs and projects.
• Write and update test procedures.
• Update software and firmware as needed.
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Conduct routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing, solving mechanical or electronic problems involved in product operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PCB testing

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Test equipment knowledge

Soldering

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with Roth option
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discretionary Profit‑Sharing Bonus

Job Summary

This position reports to the Module Assembly and Test Department and is responsible for troubleshooting electronic systems, performing soldering of printed circuit board components, conducting routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing, updating software and firmware, and writing and updating test procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration checks on electronic instruments.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems to determine root causes and remedies for malfunctions.
• Perform soldering/re‑soldering/re‑flowing of PCB components.
• Observe and examine equipment during testing to detect specific issues such as loose or missing parts, solder bridges, shorts, etc.
• Observe and test PCBs following repair and adjust as necessary.
• Comply with process standards, including recording repair work on work orders and maintaining clean, organized workspaces.
• Collaborate with team members on technical requirements within and across repairs and projects.
• Write and update test procedures.
• Update software and firmware as needed.
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Conduct routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing, solving mechanical or electronic problems involved in product operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 3 years relevant experience testing and troubleshooting PCBs to the component level.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, DVMs, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4–5 years equivalent experience testing and troubleshooting PCBs to the component level.
• IPC‑7711C/7721C Endorsement Program.

Physical Demands

The position is primarily stationary, requiring sitting or standing most of the workday. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to periodically crouch, stoop, bend, or reach across all planes. Employees must frequently lift or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift or move material weighing up to 60 lbs, 0–33% of the time. May be exposed to high noise levels for short durations; noise levels average around 70 decibels and intermittently reach 85 decibels when working near large machinery (hearing protection required). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.