Job Abstract

The Space & Power Management Group (SPM) is the Power Systems and Relay division of Microchip Corporation and a leading designer, manufacturer marketer of high-performance modules and systems in Power Management. We have an opening at our Garden Grove, California facility for a Production Test Technician. This position is responsible for regularly scheduled calibration and maintenance of all laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs, documentation of the work in logs and notebooks, updating e... more details

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Job Description:

The Space & Power Management Group (SPM) is the Power Systems and Relay division of Microchip Corporation and a leading designer, manufacturer marketer of high-performance modules and systems in Power Management. We have an opening at our Garden Grove, California facility for a Production Test Technician.  This position is responsible for regularly scheduled calibration and maintenance of all laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs, documentation of the work in logs and notebooks, updating equipment lists, and reporting on these activities.  To ensure the accuracy and precision of various types of equipment and instruments used in a wide range of industries. In addition, this position works on design verification for our line of Space and Aviation power conversion products. Microchip SPM 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 applications such as flight critical aviation systems. 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.

Essential duties:

• Perform Calibration Procedures: Conduct calibration and adjustment procedures on equipment and instruments to guarantee accuracy and precision.
• Testing and Adjustments: Perform tests, make necessary adjustments, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure it meets required standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of calibration activities, including results, adjustments, and equipment status.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on calibration equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all calibrated equipment meets industry regulations, standards, and quality requirements (such as ISO).
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues that affect equipment accuracy and functionality.
• Collaboration: Work with engineers, quality control personnel, or other relevant staff to communicate calibration issues and implement necessary solutions.
• Performs set-up and execution of internal and external laboratory environmental qualification testing
• Using basic Engineering principles, develops or directs the setup of test equipment and the appropriate testing on new or experimental units.
• Analyzes and summarizes test results.
• Performs electronic assembly routine tasks such as cutting wire to specified size, stripping, tinning, or bending wire parts, wiring, soldering, and fastening terminal connections.
• Assembles and/or installs various electrical electronic components to self-designed breadboard assemblies
• Requires light supervision only to perform duties. Initiative and independent work execution required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Electronics training equivalent to two (2) years of technical trade or military technical school.  Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of directly applicable work experience in calibration equipment.
• Understanding of calibration principles and procedures.
• Experience with calibration tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Must have experience working on electronic assemblies (as opposed to components).
• Experience in analog and/or power conversion products.
• Good understanding of function and operation of Power Supply design topologies
• Familiar with Electronic Power Converter design to the extent of identifying circuit performance issue and partnering with a design engineer to resolve.
• Must be proficient in reading test requirements and accurately documenting test issues.
• Knowledge of soldering techniques, color codes and component identification.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and raw and interpret bar graphs.
• Positive attitude and excellent work ethic, quick learner, and self-starter.

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 California, is Salary Range (Requisitions posted in CA, CO, NY, Burnaby and Ontario Only) $17.79 - $42.79.*

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 EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.