Technician IV - Product/Test

Microchip; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,168 - 64,237; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks of Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

Quarterly Bonuses

401k & Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Simsbury is seeking a self-directed Product/Test Technician responsible for testing, tuning, and troubleshooting surface acoustic wave components. Candidates must possess 5-7 years of experience in electronic testing, with skills in RF measurements and troubleshooting hardware failures. A High School diploma is required, while an Associate's degree is preferred. The role offers a competitive pay range of $18.27 - $46.63, along with comprehensive benefits including vacation time, bonuses, and stock options.

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.

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

Soldering

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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 ; 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 without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!**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~ *To learn more about our Simsbury facility:* ~**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 (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:** To reflect and honor how essential our team is, they have access to all the following 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 ReimbursementU.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:**Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others**Physical Requirements:**100% inside, 70% sitting, 30% standing/walking.**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 $18.27 - $46.63.\*\*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 .**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.*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.