Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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: 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, Sr Engineer, 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: Responsibilities Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Sr Product / Test Engineer I will: Support transition of new products from design to production Develop testing methodologies for new products Design and validate new test stations and 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 issues Optimize processes to reduce cost and increase throughput Maintain processes and procedures in accordance with ISO9000 standards Determine, create and analyze metrics to target cost improvements Support hardware integration and test Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electronic systems and equipment used in manufacturing Essential Qualifications US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required Minimum B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience 3-5 years work experience in high-tech manufacturing environment Experience performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting using test and diagnostic equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes Ability to work independently. Desired Qualifications Ability to develop ATE and bench test systems using standard lab equipment; network analyzer, power meter, RF signal generator, etc. Experience using LabVIEW, LabWindows, Visual Basic or C Design of evaluation PCBs, probe cards, and test fixtures Ability to layout electrical circuit and schematics Experience with AutoCAD and related design and layout software tools Experience using Six Sigma or working in a Lean Manufacturing environment 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 accommodations 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 is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The job requires sitting in front of an LCD 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Microchip- FTS targets candidates who value teamwork, have effective interpersonal skills and to respect technical leadership and structured processes to build world-class products. 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: 80% Sitting, 10% Walking, 10% Standing, Usual Business Hours 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 Colorado, is $70,000-$163,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified. 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. 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