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

Restricted Stock Units

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) & Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is looking for a self-directed Product/Test Technician in Simsbury, Connecticut. The role involves testing and troubleshooting RF components and requires 5-7 years of experience in electronic testing. Candidates should have strong RF measurement skills, the ability to work independently, and ideally possess a technical degree. The position offers attractive benefits, including vacation time, quarterly bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electronic or product testing.
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Basic PC skills and math skills required.
• High attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to obtain Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF measurements and calibrate verification data.
• Tune/adjust products to meet performance specifications.
• Troubleshoot hardware/product failures and recommend actions.
• Resolve test equipment and setup issues independently.
• Conduct basic soldering of surface mount components.

Skills

RF measurements

Troubleshooting skills

Soldering

Teamwork

Fine motor skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

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.
• Fine motor skills / hand‑eye coordination.
• 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 a Secret level clearance at company’s expense.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in a 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.
• 401(k) & Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that are controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

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.

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.