Technician II - Reliability

About the role

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Reliability Lab Technician at our Colorado Springs, CO, site. This role involves assisting with device and package qualification stress evaluations of industrial, automotive, and military semiconductor products.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions, operate evaluation equipment, and compare results to plan and product specifications for Mil-Std-883 Group B / D stresses and package qualifications.
• Load and operate environmental stress test machinery and electronics – including interaction with high voltage, high / low temperatures, fluids, gases, and vibration.
• Monitor qualification and equipment performance with diagnostic tools and data review.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Read assembly prints, qualification plans, and standards / specifications to understand the requirements of the products and reliability stresses / evaluations.
• Document results and review failure assessment data, maintain accurate records, and generate detailed summary reports.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize statistical data for improvement purposes.
• Assist engineers with investigating product stress failures and non-conformance issues, performing evaluations, and troubleshooting / repairing equipment.
• Ensure safety regulations and industry standards are met to maintain an optimal working environment, with attention to lab hygiene and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with reliability, product engineering, test engineering, and quality teams.
• Perform additional job-related tasks to meet lab goals, project needs, and company requirements, as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or GED.
• Technical certifications and/or a degree in quality, technology, and electrical or mechanical engineering areas are beneficial.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience performing inspections of products or boards, conducting environmental stresses and evaluations, testing products, and operating measurement tools and electronic equipment in a lab or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring systems is advantageous.
• Preference to semiconductor (IC), PCB, electronic and mechanical experience.