Technician IV-Product/Test (1st Shift)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Mount Holly Springs (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Personal days

Paid holidays

Bonuses

RSUs & ESPP

Medical/Dental/Vision/Legal benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite fitness room

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Mount Holly Springs, PA seeks an experienced Electronics Technician to test, troubleshoot, and repair PCBAs, oscillators, and RF assemblies within a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires 5+ years in electronic testing and assembly, or 10+ years with an equivalent background, and an Associate degree in Electronics or related field. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting, and assembly; oscillator, RF, frequency-control, or PCBA experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of circuit theory, analog electronics, RF principles, and oscillator operation.
• Proven component-and-circuit-level troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using standard and advanced electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, technical drawings, work instructions, and test specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair PCBAs, modules, oscillators, and electronic assemblies.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems to the component and circuit level.
• Diagnose issues involving frequency stability, phase noise, waveform, amplitude, power consumption, and circuit performance.
• Use oscilloscopes, frequency counters, spectrum/network analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Verify products against engineering specifications, test procedures, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform functional, environmental, performance, tuning, alignment, and calibration testing.
• Document test results, failures, troubleshooting, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve issues and improve product reliability.
• Support root‑cause analysis and recommend improvements to test procedures, fixtures, and processes.
• Follow ESD, safety, quality, and production requirements.

Skills

electronic testing

troubleshooting

electronic assembly

RF principles

oscillator operation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Frequency counters

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic assembly, testing, and troubleshooting, along with an Associate Degree in Electrical Circuitry, Electronics Technology, or a related technical field or at least 10+ years of related experience.

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. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

Microchip Technology Inc. is a market leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing Frequency Control, Sensor, and Hybrid Product solutions using the latest cutting-edge techniques. For over 70 years, the Mount Holly Springs facility has provided solutions for Satellite Constellations, Deep Space Exploration Missions, Military Systems, GPS, Communication Networks, and much more. If you have a quality mindset, outstanding teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn, we invite you to join our family and grow your career within an industry-leading manufacturer of high-precision timing devices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair PCBAs, modules, oscillators, and electronic assemblies.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems to the component and circuit level.
• Diagnose issues involving frequency stability, phase noise, waveform, amplitude, power consumption, and circuit performance.
• Use oscilloscopes, frequency counters, spectrum/network analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Verify products against engineering specifications, test procedures, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform functional, environmental, performance, tuning, alignment, and calibration testing.
• Document test results, failures, troubleshooting, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve issues and improve product reliability.
• Support root‑cause analysis and recommend improvements to test procedures, fixtures, and processes.
• Follow ESD, safety, quality, and production requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting, and assembly; oscillator, RF, frequency‑control, or PCBA experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of circuit theory, analog electronics, RF principles, and oscillator operation.
• Proven component‑and‑circuit‑level troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using standard and advanced electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, technical drawings, work instructions, and test specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with RF testing, frequency stability, phase noise, and signal integrity.
• Soldering, rework, and electronic assembly experience.
• Knowledge of ESD practices and IPC workmanship standards.
• Experience with prototype/development builds and production troubleshooting.
• Experience with temperature testing, environmental stress screening, or burn‑in testing.
• Ability to identify trends and recommend process improvements using test data.

Schedule

• M-F, 7am-3:30pm

Benefits

• 2 weeks of Vacation AND 2 weeks of Personal for calendar year accrual (60 day waiting period to use)
• 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
• Onsite Fitness Room

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

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, 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.