Technician IV - Product/Test

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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

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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 Reimbursement

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, 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.

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