Senior Technician-Reliability

Microchip Technology Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc in Chandler, Arizona, seeks a Principal Reliability Engineer to support product qualification strategies across various business units. You will leverage your extensive experience to manage lab activities, mentor junior staff, and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in troubleshooting lab tools and a deep understanding of ESD control procedures. A commitment to Microchip's values is essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on laboratory or semiconductor experience.
• Experience loading, unloading, and reworking semiconductor devices.
• Strong working knowledge of lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support products from multiple business units.
• Shape and influence product qualification strategy.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and managers.

Skills

ESD control procedures

Lab tools calibration and troubleshooting

Documentation of lab procedures

Lab inventory management

Electrical safety knowledge

Mentoring technicians/engineers

Multi-tasking device qualifications

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Curve tracers

Automated test systems

Job description

Job Description:

Microchip's fast-growing Microcontroller, Analog and Power Device business is looking for a Principal Reliability Engineer to bring new products to market. Based in our Chandler headquarters, you would be part of Reliability Engineering team tasked with supporting products from multiple business units worldwide. Additionally, you would help shape and influence our overall monitors and product qualification strategy. This position is a senior individual contributor position.

• Demonstrated expertise inESD control procedures, clean lab protocols, and safe handling of sensitive Microchip devices.
• Ability tomaintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab tools and systems, including test fixtures, sockets, thermal systems, and bench setups.
• Strong skills indocumenting lab procedures, test results, equipment usage, and maintenance logs, following Microchip quality and traceability standards.
• Ability to manage lab inventory, organize tools and fixtures, schedule equipment usage, and ensure efficient day-to-day lab operations.
• Knowledge ofelectrical safety, chemical handling, and equipment safety standards, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability tomentor junior technicians/engineers, communicate effectively with engineers and managers, and take ownership of lab-related responsibilities as a senior technical resource.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several device qualifications at a time.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Proven experienceloading, unloading, and reworking semiconductor deviceson circuit boards, including sockets, DUTs, and test fixtures, using ESD-safe practices.
• Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, with7+ years of hands-on laboratory or semiconductor experience.
• Strong working knowledge of lab equipment such asoscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, curve tracers, programmers, and automated test systems.
• Experience supportingengineering test setups, debugging hardware issues, and assisting engineers with board bring-up and device validation.

Additional Requirements & Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and take full responsibility for creating lab solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must adhere to Microchips guiding values.
• Limited travel: 5% or less.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs safely.
• US Person; due to ITAR Lab Requirements.

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:

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Lifting 40lbs, 100% inside, normal business hours

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity 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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