Relays Test Technician I: Space‑Grade Electronics

FHLB Des Moines; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Garden Grove, CA, seeks a Technician I-Product/Test to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of electromechanical relays for production, qualification, and reliability programs. Day-to-day tasks include operating test equipment and recording data, with hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, and teamwork to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Education: Associate degree or technical certificate in Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 0–2 years in electronics testing, manufacturing, or aerospace production preferred.
• Experience: Familiarity with electromechanical relays or electrical assemblies is a plus.
• Knowledge: Basic electrical fundamentals (voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law).
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform production and qualification testing of electromechanical relays according to ATP, WI, and specifications.
• Set up and operate relay test equipment (DMMs, DC power supplies, Oscilloscopes, HI POT, insulation testers).
• Document test results, failures, and observations in manufacturing records and databases.
• Identify nonconforming hardware and report to Engineering/Quality/Test Management.
• Follow ESD, safety, and quality procedures at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations per 6S.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Read schematics

Documentation accuracy

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in Electronics

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

HIPOT equipment

Insulation Resistance Tester

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Garden Grove, CA, seeks a Technician I-Product/Test to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of electromechanical relays for production, qualification, and reliability programs. Day-to-day tasks include operating test equipment and recording data, with hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, and teamwork to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.