Technician IV- Production Test

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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 Incis an equal opportunity/affirmativeaction 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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