Technician III - Dev Lab

Job description

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. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: The PTC Lab Technician is mainly responsible for the calibration and preventive maintenance of various equipment in the PTC Lab, including Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and temperature-forcing systems. Additionally, the technician will oversee the condition of compressors and manage the preventive maintenance schedule. This role requires interaction with personnel from Business Units, Administration/Operations, and Suppliers/Vendors to ensure that the PTC Lab is adequately equipped to meet the needs of our Business Unit customers. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair of the following equipment in the PTC Lab: a. Automated Test Equipment (ATE): Teradyne J750 (STD/HD), ETS300/88, DiamondX/D10, Maverick, Magnum, SPEA DOT800 b. Temperature Forcing Systems: Thermojet Monitor compressor condition and coordinate scheduled maintenance and specialist service. Provide first-line assessment of tester-host, peripheral, software-interface, connectivity, and access issues; collect symptoms, error details, affected assets, and business impact. Engage and coordinate with the correct IS, Network, Cybersecurity, infrastructure, equipment-owner, global support, or vendor group; track issues through verified restoration Support approved tester-library, operator-interface, software-version, recovery-media, backup, and configuration checks under the standards of the organization responsible Handle the shipment of tools and boards including the preparation of shipping documents and packing of items. Maintain hardware, tooling, spare-parts, and peripheral inventories; support shipments, documentation, and laboratory 5S. Follow laboratory safety, ESD, equipment-control, access, cybersecurity, and change-management requirements Foster a positive workplace environment by exemplifying Microchip’s Guiding Values. Requirements/Qualifications: What you bring Associate degree, vocational qualification, or technology-related education in Electronics, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, or a related field. At least five years of hands-on experience with ATE, electronics equipment, engineering laboratory equipment, industrial test systems, or a related environment. Working knowledge of calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair practices, and technical documentation. Basic understanding of Windows and Linux computers, hardware and peripherals, software installation concepts, accounts and permissions, IP addressing, and network connectivity. Ability to follow controlled procedures accurately and communicate effectively with engineers, managers, IS teams, suppliers, and vendors. Ability to work onsite in an ESD-controlled semiconductor engineering laboratory. Preferred qualifications Experience with J750, ETS300/88, DiamondX/D10, Maverick, Magnum, SPEA DOT800, or Thermojet systems. Exposure to semiconductor test, validation, characterization, manufacturing, or engineering-lab operations. Experience coordinating with IT/IS, Network Engineering, equipment vendors, calibration providers, or field-service teams. Basic programming or scripting exposure, such as C, C++, PowerShell, or Python. Role boundaries This is primarily an equipment-sustainment position with first-line lab-systems coordination responsibilities. Enterprise network architecture, firewall policy, identity, cybersecurity, servers, and other privileged infrastructure changes remain with authorized Microchip organizations. What success looks like Equipment is calibrated and maintained on schedule; records remain accurate; issues are assessed and routed quickly; repairs and system changes are validated before return to service; and laboratory support knowledge is documented and shared. Other Requirements Experience and knowledge in D1X/D10, Magnum, J750 ATEs a plus but not a must. Basic knowledge in programming language such as C or C++. Must speak and write English fluently. Travel Time: 0% - 25% To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.