Production Specialist

Microchip Technology Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Garden Grove, CA, is seeking candidates for a detail-focused entry-level role in relay assembly. You will learn to handle tiny components under magnification, adjust test stations, and ensure compliance with build specs.

The position emphasizes precision, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow detailed instructions in a clean room environment. Applicants should have basic math and reading skills and be able to work in a team.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail with manual dexterity for small components.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to work under magnification.
• Regular attendance and safety compliance in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manipulate relay components under 10X–20X magnification using small tools.
• Operate relay adjust-test stations to tune contact brackets and voltages.
• Magnetize relay magnets and set transfer voltages per specs.
• Re-magnetize and fine-tune performance parameters to meet specs.
• Fabricate relay assemblies and assist in assembly processes.
• Perform micro-cleaning and read detailed process documentation.
• Maintain quality and accuracy in repetitive, detail-heavy tasks.
• Follow clean room safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Detail orientation

Hand-eye coordination

Fine motor skills

Teamwork

Instructions following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscope

Measuring tools

Precision hand tools

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.

Job Description

• Learn to work with and mechanically manipulate small relay components under 10X–20X stereo magnification using small tools, tweezers, flat shims, and seal force gram gauges.
• Learn to operate relay adjust-test stations to adjust electrical performance parameters by mechanically manipulating and tuning contact brackets, movable blades, contact gaps, pick-up/drop-out voltages, contact bounce and lag, contact pressures, and overtravel.
• Learn how to magnetize relay permanent magnets and set transfer voltages at adjustment stations within required specifications.
• Re-magnetize and fine-tune relay performance parameters, as required, to ensure compliance with build specifications.
• Study and become familiar with adjustment processes and procedures for a wide variety of custom and QPL relay topologies.
• Fabricate certain relay assemblies, which may include contact assembly, first and second framing, vacuum baking, enclosure pressing, and preliminary electrical testing.
• Perform the micro-clean process, as required and applicable, for space-grade relays.
• Read, comprehend, and follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and process documentation.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency while performing repetitive and highly detailed work.
• Follow all clean room procedures, safety requirements, and required use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with small components and perform detailed work requiring strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.
• Strong listening skills.Ability to adapt to frequent changes, process improvements, and evolving production requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to wear required protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience working with very small components under a 10X stereo microscope or similar magnification equipment.
• Prior experience in precision assembly, relay manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-detail production environment.
• Experience using small hand tools, tweezers, shims, measurement tools, or precision test equipment.

Essential Physical Functions And Working Conditions

• Job requires approximately 90% of time sitting and working under a microscope or magnification scope.
• Work is performed in a 100K class clean room environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, position, and manipulate small components.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing less than 5 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity is essential for successful performance in this role.
• Ability to work for extended periods on highly detailed tasks requiring concentration, accuracy, and visual focus.

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

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs. Must be able to carry carry 15 lbs. 60% Standing, 30% Sitting, 10% Walking.

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. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17-$27.*

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

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.

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