Senior Technician-Engineering (1st Shift)

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Job Description:

The Senior Engineering Technician supports the design, development, test, and qualification of advanced RF and electronic oscillator products within the Frequency and Timing Systems group. This role works closely with design engineering to build and evaluate prototypes, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and support new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing production activities in a regulated, high-reliability environment.

This position is located in Central Pennsylvania and supports a 1st shift schedule (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) Monday to Friday. This role requires U.S. Person status due to ITAR compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers to build, test, and evaluate engineering prototypes through static, dynamic, and environmental conditions.
• Interpret schematics and assist with schematic entry, modifications, and documentation updates (including use of tools such as VeriBest or equivalent).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype build, validation testing, and product qualification.
• Troubleshoot production yield, quality issues, and support root cause analysis of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Assist in the development of test specifications, engineering change orders (ECOs), and supporting technical documentation.
• Support production operations through technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute and document engineering tests using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and environmental test systems (thermal, shock, vibration).
• Contribute to special engineering projects such as test method development, evaluation of new equipment, and automation tools (e.g., macros, scripts, or data analysis support).
• Minimum 7 years of electronics or engineering technician experience, or Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (or related field) plus equivalent experience.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of RF circuits, AC/DC electronics, and the effects of thermal and mechanical stress on electronic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret and modify electronic schematics.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and evaluating electronic prototypes.
• Proficiency with electronic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and environmental test systems).
• Familiarity with military and industry standards such as MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, and MIL-PRF-55310 preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. Person required due to ITAR compliance.

Benefits:

To reflect and honor how essential our team is, they have access to all the following benefits:

• 2 weeks of Vacation AND 2 weeks of Personal time 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:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

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

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