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Microchip Technology Inc. · 1 month ago

Senior Technician I-Mechanical Design (Machinist)

CA - Garden Grove

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$22.60/hr - $51.44/hr

7+ years exp

Microchip Technology Inc. is a global leader in technology solutions, seeking a Senior Technician I-Mechanical Design to support their engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and building tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for electromechanical power switching devices, ensuring precision assembly and mechanical adjustments to meet performance specifications.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Include precision adjustment of mechanical relay assemblies so that each device meets its required electrical performance specifications

Electromechanical relays depend on exact mechanical geometry—armature travel, air gaps, spring tensions, contact force, and magnetic alignment—to achieve the correct pull-in, drop-out, contact timing, and resistance levels, where small variations in these mechanical settings directly impact the electrical performance

A core responsibility of the Senior Technician is the precision assembly and fine mechanical adjustment of electromechanical relay components, so each unit meets its required electrical performance specifications. These relays depend on highly controlled mechanical geometry, often requiring adjustments and part placement accurate to 0.001 inch, and involve working under a microscope with delicate components. The technician must demonstrate steady hands, consistent manual dexterity, and careful handling to ensure reliable, repeatable relay operation

Investigate manufacturing issues and tooling discrepancies, propose solutions and work with the internal machining equipment and or outside machinist to fabricate and or modify fixtures and implement corrective actions to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes

Propose design modifications to improve reliability, performance, and cost as required or as requested by the department head

Examine previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures, and recommend design or construction modification to optimize the intended function of the tool and or fixture

Qualification

Mechanical design analysisPrecision mechanical assemblyInterpret mechanical drawingsMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writingMulti-taskingHand-eye coordinationQuality proceduresVerbal communicationWritten communicationSelf-motivated

Required

7+ years hands on experience or equivalent combination of trade school and experience

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Mechanical design analysis software

Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Must have proficient Technical Writing skills

Ability to multi-task across various tasks with shifting priorities

Highly energetic, motivated and self-starter

Willing to work in an environment that allows initiative and requires flexibility

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required

7+ years of hands-on experience working with precision mechanical assemblies, small components, or electromechanical devices

Strong hand–eye coordination and ability to work with very small parts, tools, and fine mechanical adjustments

Ability to build, assemble, and adjust jigs, fixtures, and simple tools used in relay or small-component assembly (no formal design engineering required)

Able to interpret mechanical drawings and follow detailed assembly instructions to set up fixtures, tools, and assembly steps

Experience working with precision adjustments, alignment, clearances, and tolerances in mechanical assemblies

Comfortable supporting engineering by maintaining, modifying, or improving existing fixtures, tools, and device assemblies

Experience with cleaning, handling, and assembling small metal parts, including plated or heat-treated components

Ability to follow quality procedures, document work, and perform adjustments or measurements to meet performance specifications