Technician II-Engineering (PCBA)

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 it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is a market leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing Frequency Control, Sensor, and Hybrid Product solutions using the latest cutting-edge techniques. For over 70 years, the Mount Holly Springs facility has provided solutions for Satellite Constellations, Deep Space Exploration Missions, Military Systems, GPS, Communication Networks, and much more.

This is an entry-level, hands-on technician role ideal for recent graduates of Associate’s degree programs in electronics, engineering technology, or related technical fields. The engineering technician will provide hands-on support for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and systems assembly manufacturing. This role focuses on equipment setup, troubleshooting, programming, and test support to maintain production flow, product quality, and equipment uptime.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, program, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing and test equipment

• Diagnose and resolve equipment, test, and assembly issues on the production floor

• Support PCBA and system-level assembly and test operations

• Assist with debugging test failures and identifying root causes for hardware or process-related issues

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on manufacturing and test equipment

• Support fixture and tooling setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting

• Collect production and test data and report issues, trends, or abnormalities

• Assist engineers with equipment bring-up, test development, and validation activities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds by assisting with prototype assembly, test, and debug

• Train and support production operators on equipment operation, test procedures, and best practices

• Participate in safety, quality, and 6S activities to maintain an organized and efficient work environment

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills with electrical, mechanical, or automated systems

• Experience or familiarity with programming or configuring test equipment, PLCs, or automated systems

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, and engineers

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment