Senior Technician-Engineering (1st Shift)

FHLB Des Moines; Mount Holly Springs (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Personal time

Holidays

Quarterly bonuses

RSUs & ESPP

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Legal

401k & company match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite fitness room

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support the design, test, and qualification of advanced RF and electronic oscillator products. The role is based in Central Pennsylvania on a 1st shift schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) and requires U.S.

Person status for ITAR compliance. The candidate will collaborate with design engineers, build prototypes, troubleshoot complex issues, and assist in NPI activities while contributing to production improvements in a

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RF circuits, AC/DC electronics, and thermal/mechanical stress effects.
• Ability to interpret and modify electronic schematics.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and evaluating electronic prototypes.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum/network/phase noise analyzers and environmental testers.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-55310 preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers to build, test, and evaluate prototypes across static, dynamic, and environmental conditions.
• Interpret schematics and assist with schematic entry, modifications, and documentation updates.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including prototype build, validation, and qualification.
• Troubleshoot production yield, quality issues, and support root-cause analysis of RMAs.
• Develop test specifications and engineering change orders, and support technical documentation.
• Support production operations through troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

RF circuits

AC/DC electronics

Thermal stress

Schematic interpretation

Lab equipment proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Phase noise analyzers

Environmental test systems

VeriBest

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: The Senior Engineering Technician supports the design, development, test, and qualification of advanced RF and electronic oscillator products within the Frequency and Timing Systems group. This role works closely with design engineering to build and evaluate prototypes, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing production activities in a regulated, high-reliability environment. This position is located in Central Pennsylvania and supports a 1st shift schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) Monday to Friday. This role requires U.S. Person status due to ITAR compliance. Minimum 7 years of electronics or engineering technician experience, or Associate’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (or related field) plus equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers to build, test, and evaluate engineering prototypes through static, dynamic, and environmental conditions.
• Interpret schematics and assist with schematic entry, modifications, and documentation updates (including use of tools such as VeriBest or equivalent).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype build, validation testing, and product qualification.
• Troubleshoot production yield, quality issues, and support root cause analysis of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Assist in the development of test specifications, engineering change orders (ECOs), and supporting technical documentation.
• Support production operations through technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute and document engineering tests using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and environmental test systems (thermal, shock, vibration).
• Contribute to special engineering projects such as test method development, evaluation of new equipment, and automation tools (e.g., macros, scripts, or data analysis support).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RF circuits, AC/DC electronics, and the effects of thermal and mechanical stress on electronic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret and modify electronic schematics.
• Hands‑on experience building, testing, and evaluating electronic prototypes.
• Proficiency with electronic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and environmental test systems).
• Familiarity with military and industry standards such as MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, and MIL-PRF-55310 preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. Person required due to ITAR compliance.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of Vacation AND 2 weeks of Personal time for calendar year accrual (60-day waiting period to use)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Restricted Stock Units & Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Legal Benefits on Day 1
• 401k & Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Fitness Room

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

• Hearing
• Other
• Seeing
• Talking
• Works Alone
• Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

• 100% inside, 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking

Equal Opportunity

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.

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.