Technician IV- Production Test

Microchip Technology Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Garden Grove, CA, seeks a Technician IV-Production Test to support High Reliability and RF power systems. The role focuses on board and sub-assembly tests for power management modules in space-grade environments.

Ideal candidates have an AA/AS in electronics and 5–7 years of hands-on test experience with power supplies, plus proficiency with test equipment and test reporting. Competitive shifts and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA or AS) in electronics or equivalent field is required.
• 5-7 years hands-on experience in testing switching power supplies or related power electronic circuits is required.
• Understand basic electronics principles and components; knowledge of switching mode power supply and analog circuits.
• Able to read electrical schematics; able to calculate power dissipation and efficiency.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, current probe, DMM, bench-top power supply, and electronics load.
• Able to program and operate thermal chamber, to operate shaker for vibration test.
• Proficient in Excel basic functions and MS Word for writing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test setups for power supply production units as required.
• Perform switching power supply board level test per Production Test Procedure (PTP).
• Perform power supply top assembly level tests including vibration, thermal cycling and other tests per ATP, QTP or other test procedures as required.
• Summarize and analyze test results; create technical report for issues; perform troubleshooting at board and top assembly levels.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures, cables, test harness and loadbanks when needed.
• May test inductor and transformer magnetic assemblies; burn-in and life tests when needed.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Excel basics

Technical reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeter

Thermal chamber

Vibration shaker

Bench-top power supply

Load banks

Job description

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 its 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

The High Reliability and RF (HRR) is the power systems division of Microchip Technology Inc. and a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance modules and systems in Power Management. Microchip HRR takes the approach of providing complete sub-system level power solutions for our customers. Our primary market is in Space Systems and other high reliability mission critical applications. We see ourselves as partners to our customers and define and provide differentiated solutions that address system and sub-system level challenges. We place great emphasis on validated solutions that work right the first time.

We have an immediate opening for a Technician IV-Production Test position at our Garden Grove, California facility. Working hours will be from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare test setups for power supply production units as required.
• Perform switching power supply board level test per Production Test Procedure (PTP).
• Perform power supply top assembly level tests including vibration, thermal cycling and other tests per ATP, QTP or other test procedures as required.
• Summarize and analyze test results. Create technical report for technical issues. Perform troubleshooting at board and top assembly levels.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures, cables, test harness and loadbanks when is needed.
• May test inductor and transformer magnetic assemblies. Build test fixture and perform magnetic assembly Group-A burn-in and Group-B life test when is needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA or AS) in electronics or equivalent field is required.
• 5-7 years hands-on experience in testing switching power supplies or related power electronic circuits is required.
• Understand basic electronics principles and components. Must have knowledge of switching mode power supply and analog circuits.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics. Able to calculate power dissipation and efficiency.
• Working experience of using Oscilloscopes, current probe, Digital Multi function Meter (DMM), bench-top power supply, and electronics load.
• Able to program and operate thermal chamber, to operate shaker for vibration test.
• Proficient in Excel basic functions and MS Word for writing technical reports.

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, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside

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:

Benefits of working at Microchip

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.

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