Senior Technician-Reliability

Responsibilities

• Support the Reliability Engineering team in bringing new semiconductor products to market through device qualification.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab tools and systems, including test fixtures, sockets, thermal systems, and bench setups.
• Execute ESD control procedures, clean lab protocols, and safe handling of sensitive semiconductor devices.
• Document lab procedures, test results, equipment usage, and maintenance logs following quality and traceability standards.
• Manage lab inventory, organize tools and fixtures, and schedule equipment usage to ensure efficient operations.
• Mentor junior technicians and engineers while communicating effectively with management.
• Multi-task and manage several device qualifications simultaneously.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on semiconductor laboratory or semiconductor experience.
• Proven experience loading, unloading, and reworking semiconductor devices on circuit boards using ESD-safe practices.
• Strong working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and automated test systems.
• Ability to lift 40lbs safely.
• US Person status (required due to ITAR lab requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering test setups and debugging hardware issues.
• Experience with board bring-up and device validation.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, chemical handling, and equipment safety standards.

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microcontrollers, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. With a team of over 17,000 members, we focus on empowering innovation to enhance the human experience through a culture of trust, empowerment, and respect.