Engineering Technician IV: RF, Prototyping & Test

Microchip Technology Inc.; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL, is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to operate in a highly technical environment and support prototype electromechanical systems, RF/microwave devices, and test equipment.

The role requires an associate degree with 5+ years in electronics assembly and testing, ability to read schematics, and proficiency with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Strong teamwork and fast learning are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience 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 documentation generation, organization, and storage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reading schematics

Soldering

Cable assembly

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

BS/BA in Engineering / Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Test equipment

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL, is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to operate in a highly technical environment and support prototype electromechanical systems, RF/microwave devices, and test equipment.

The role requires an associate degree with 5+ years in electronics assembly and testing, ability to read schematics, and proficiency with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Strong teamwork and fast learning are essential for success.