Manufacturing Technician - Precision Electromechanical Assembly

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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our team in our Cesium Beam Tube (CBT) department. This role involves hand building sub-assemblies in a cleanroom environment.  Microchip offers comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure you are fully equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Performs standard to complex assembly work on a variety of mechanical assemblies in a cleanroom environment.

• Comfortable working with hand tools.

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

• Ability to perform detailed and repetitive work.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree is a plus.

• At least 3-5 years of experience manually assembling small, intricate components with hand tools.

• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) optical comparators, height gauges, tack welders, microscopes, and other equipment.

• Basic computer skills for reviewing documents, emailing, and online training sessions.

• Incumbents may sit in a stationary position for long periods of time.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to wear required cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment.

• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.

• Ability to perform repetitive and detailed hand movements.

• Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

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:

No Travel

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 40%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

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 $22.50 - $35.00.*

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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