Senior Technician II - Engineering

FHLB Des Moines; North Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plan

ESPP program with 2 year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Senior Technician II-Engineering to work in a highly technical environment performing manufacturing and testing tasks.

You will troubleshoot test failures, generate NCRs, support Product Engineers, and assist operators with hardware testing and troubleshooting across RF, microwave, and Space-qualified processes. The role emphasizes rapid learning, cross-functional collaboration, and precise documentation, with a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years in electronics assembly and testing with proven excellence.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Experience soldering and cable assembly.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and adapt quickly.
• Space-qualified construction and testing techniques proficiency preferred.
• RF/microwave test equipment experience and test fixture handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot product test failures to component level and identify root causes.
• Generate NCRs for production test issues.
• Support Product Engineers in resolving production-related issues.
• Assist operators with testing and troubleshooting production hardware.
• Perform failure analysis using strong troubleshooting techniques.
• Operate RF/Microwave test equipment and fixtures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Soldering

Cable assembly

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Cross-functional teams

Learning quickly

Education

Associate0s degree or equivalent

BS/BA in Engineering / Engineering Technology

Tools

RF/Microwave test equipment

Fixtures for testing

Ultra High Vacuum systems

FPGA programming

J-STD Certification

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.

Job Description

Microchip has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician II-Engineering at our facility in Beverly, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to operate in a highly technical and scientific environment, employing a variety of manufacturing and testing techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

• Troubleshoot product test failures to the component level and determine root causes.
• Generate NCRs for production test issues.
• Support Product Engineers in resolving production-related issues.
• Assist operators with testing and troubleshooting production hardware.
• Perform failure analysis using strong troubleshooting techniques.
• Operate RF/Microwave test equipment and fixtures.

Requirements and Desired Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience and a proven track record of excellence 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 space qualified construction and testing techniques.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in documentation generation, organization, and storage.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • BS/BA in Engineering / Engineering Technology.
  • J-STD Certification (terminals and wires, through hole technology and surface mount technology)
  • Experience in High Precision timing, test, and measurement.
  • Experience with Ultra High Vacuum systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency in space qualified construction and testing techniques.
  • Demonstrated RF design capabilities.
  • FPGA programming experience.

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

No Travel

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

Able to lift 50 lbs. Sitting 50%, standing/walking 50%.

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:

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $24.52 - $53.85.* *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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.