Technician IV - Product/Test

Microchip Technology Inc; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks of Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonuses

401k & Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits on Day 1

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is looking for a self-directed Product/Test Technician in Simsbury, Connecticut. The successful candidate will test, tune, and troubleshoot prototype and production SAW components. Responsibilities include performing RF measurements, diagnosing product issues, and troubleshooting test equipment. A minimum of 5-7 years in electronic or product testing is required, along with a High School Diploma. Benefits include vacation, paid holidays, stock options, and medical coverage from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electronic or product testing.
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF measurements and ensure data validity.
• Tune/adjust products to meet performance specifications.
• Troubleshoot hardware/product failures and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

RF measurements

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Soldering

Basic PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a self-directed Product/Test Technician to test, tune/adjust, and troubleshoot prototype and production SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) components and modules. This role requires hands‑on capability making RF measurements, diagnosing product/hardware issues, and independently troubleshooting test equipment and test setup problems to meet shipping goals, on‑time delivery, quality requirements, and continuous improvement objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform RF measurements (e.g., S‑parameters, insertion loss, return loss, frequency response) and ensure data validity through proper calibration/verification (fixtures, cables, adapters, standards).
• Tune/adjust products to meet performance specifications and document settings/results.
• Troubleshoot hardware/product failures at the component/module level; isolate root cause and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and test setup issues (instrument configuration, software control, cabling/fixturing, grounding/shielding, calibration, connectivity) and drive problems to resolution with minimal supervision.
• Basic soldering of surface mount components.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, quality, continuous improvement and process discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in electronic or product testing.
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Basic PC skills, math skills, and product knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain (at company’s expense) a Secret level clearance.

Preferred

• Associates degree in technical field.
• Experience performing RF test and measurement using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Previous experience serving as a lead technician.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of Vacation, 1 week of Sick AND 1 week of Personal time.
• 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.

Travel Time

No Travel.

Physical Attributes

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others.

Physical Requirements

100% inside, 70% sitting, 30% standing/walking.

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).

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.