Manufacturing Technician (DL) - Precision Electromechanical Assembly

FHLB Des Moines; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Restricted stock units

Employee stock purchase program

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the Cesium Beam Tube (CBT) department to hand-build sub-assemblies in a cleanroom environment. On-the-job training is provided to equip you with the necessary skills.

You will work with hand tools, rely on strong manual dexterity, and perform detailed, repetitive assembly work. The role emphasizes quality and precision and offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and eligibility for stock-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree is a plus.
• At least 3–5 years of experience manually assembling small, intricate components with hand tools.
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) optical comparators, height gauges, tack welders, microscopes, and other equipment.
• Basic computer skills for reviewing documents, emailing, and online training sessions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard to complex assembly work on a variety of mechanical assemblies in a cleanroom environment.
• Comfortable working with hand tools.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform detailed and repetitive work.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual dexterity

Detailed work

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification or associate degree (a plus)

Tools

Optical comparators

Height gauges

Tack welders

Microscopes

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our team in our Cesium Beam Tube (CBT) department. This role involves hand building sub-assemblies in a cleanroom environment. Microchip offers comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure you are fully equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs standard to complex assembly work on a variety of mechanical assemblies in a cleanroom environment.
• Comfortable working with hand tools.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform detailed and repetitive work.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree is a plus.
• At least 3-5 years of experience manually assembling small, intricate components with hand tools.
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) optical comparators, height gauges, tack welders, microscopes, and other equipment.
• Basic computer skills for reviewing documents, emailing, and online training sessions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to wear required cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive and detailed hand movements.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

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).

Travel Time

No Travel.

Physical Attributes

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 40%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

Pay Range

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $22.50 - $35.00.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Benefits of working at Microchip

• Competitive base pay and quarterly bonuses.
• Restricted stock units.
• Health benefits from day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Industry leading Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 2 year look back feature.

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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.