Associate Engineer - Process (Fixture Development)

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Job Description:

The fixture development engineer supports operations and engineering by producing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing test fixtures, test systems, and test equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop fixtures to support testing of quartz crystal resonator-based oscillators and other frequency and timing products.
• Create schematics to document fixture designs.
• Develop PCB layout and assembly drawings to support fixture fabrication.
• Assemble test systems on work benches and in environmental chambers.
• Troubleshoot (component level) and repair test systems, test fixtures and equipment.
• Plan and prioritize work for fixture assembly operator(s).
• Provide Operations Lead support for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Create items, BOMs, and document numbers in PLM and ERP system.
• Obtain quotes and place purchase requisitions for materials.
• Adhere to all safety protocol and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a neat and organized work area.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience using PCB layout software such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• Proficiency in soldering surface mount and thru-hole components to PCB’s.
• Working knowledge of electronic design and principles.
• Extensive knowledge and use of electronic equipment to include oscilloscopes, frequency counters, power supplies, multimeters, multiplexers, interfaces, GPIB, CAT 5, and environmental chambers.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit or lie down while working with tools and equipment.
• Proficient use of hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, crimpers, nippers, torque drivers, soldering irons, hot air tools, etc.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions.
• Proficiently in Excel, Word and general computer use.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing test fixtures for electronic systems.
• Electronics design background and experience.
• Experience using Agile PLM and Microsoft AX Dynamics.
• Electronics assembly experience, specifically with frequency and timing devices and systems.

Education and Experience

• 2 year vocational or technical degree plus 5 years’ experience supporting and maintaining electronic equipment and test systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

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

• 3 weeks of Vacation
• 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, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

100% inside, 70% sitting, 20% standing, 10% walking

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 annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $50,000-$100,000.*

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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