Senior Engineer II-Product/Test

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Job Description:

Microchip Frequency & Time Systems (FTS) provides world-class timing solutions and sets the world's standard for time. FTS generates, distributes and applies precise time for telecom, wireless, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. FTS's customers, from telecom service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions.

Microchip FTS located in Boulder, CO is considering candidates for a self-motivated, intensely customer focused, Senior Engineer II-Product/Test to work with our team. This position will be primarily responsible for providing on-going technical support for the Space, Defense and Avionics Group. The candidate will possess excellent hands-on, product engineering skills. The candidate must be able to multitask but also be able to focus to bring a project to a successful conclusion while also supporting other efforts.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Senior Engineer II-Product/Test will have the following responsibilities:

• Support transition of new products from design to production
• Develop testing methodologies for new products
• Validate, design and support test stations and hardware fixtures
• Create engineering documentation (change notices, parts lists, bills of materials, test reports, and test procedures)
• Provide technical guidance to production test technicians pertaining to failure analysis, test methodology, and corrective actions
• Troubleshoot production hardware to determine root-cause of failures and document and identify corrective actions
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical hardware test issues
• Optimize processes to reduce cost and increase throughput
• Maintain processes and procedures in accordance with ISO9000 standards
• Derive metrics to target cost improvements
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electronic systems and equipment used in manufacturing

Essential Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering and 7-8 years of experience or equivalent related experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a test development in a manufacturing environment using LabView
• Minimum 5 years' work experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years' experience performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting using test and diagnostic equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes for troubleshooting of PCBA's to the component level
• Ability to develop ATE and bench test systems using standard lab equipment including network analyzer, power meter, RF signal generator, etc.
• Ability to work independently, is self-driven and has a willingness to educate and train others in LabView techniques and solutions

Desired Qualifications

• Design of evaluation PCBs, probe cards, and test fixtures
• Experience using Python
• Experience using Linux
• Experience utilizing SPC or DOE
• Experience with Frequency Control Products such as oscillators and reference clocks

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Pay
• Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
• 10 Paid Holidays

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee will be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The job requires sitting in front of a monitor for periods of time viewing detailed graphics with multiple colors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Benefits of working at Microchip

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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