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Job Description:

The Production Specialist supports the Systems Operations business unit by performing highly detailed relay assembly, adjustment, testing, and micro-cleaning processes in a clean room manufacturing environment. This role requires working with very small relay components under 10X-20X stereo magnification using precision tools and equipment to meet strict electrical and mechanical specifications. The position involves learning relay adjust-test station operations, magnetizing permanent magnets, fine-tuning relay performance, and following detailed work instructions for custom and QPL relay products. Success in this role requires strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, visual focus, and the ability to maintain quality and consistency in repetitive precision work

• Learn to work with and mechanically manipulate small relay components under 10X-20X stereo magnification using small tools, tweezers, flat shims, and seal force gram gauges.

• Learn to operate relay adjust-test stations to adjust electrical performance parameters by mechanically manipulating and tuning contact brackets, movable blades, contact gaps, pick-up/drop-out voltages, contact bounce and lag, contact pressures, and overtravel.

• Learn how to magnetize relay permanent magnets and set transfer voltages at adjustment stations within required specifications.

• Re-magnetize and fine-tune relay performance parameters, as required, to ensure compliance with build specifications.

• Study and become familiar with adjustment processes and procedures for a wide variety of custom and QPL relay topologies.

• Fabricate certain relay assemblies, which may include contact assembly, first and second framing, vacuum baking, enclosure pressing, and preliminary electrical testing.

• Perform the micro-clean process, as required and applicable, for space-grade relays.

• Read, comprehend, and follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and process documentation.

• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency while performing repetitive and highly detailed work.

• Follow all clean room procedures, safety requirements, and required use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to work with small components and perform detailed work requiring strong hand-eye coordination.

• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with very small components under a 10X stereo microscope or similar magnification equipment.

• Prior experience in precision assembly, relay manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-detail production environment.

• Experience using small hand tools, tweezers, shims, measurement tools, or precision test equipment.

Essential Physical Functions and Working Conditions

• Job requires approximately 90% of time sitting and working under a microscope or magnification scope.

• Work is performed in a 100K class clean room environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, position, and manipulate small components.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing less than 5 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Manual dexterity is essential for successful performance in this role.

• Ability to work for extended periods on highly detailed tasks requiring concentration, accuracy, and visual focus.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.

• Strong listening skills.

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, process improvements, and evolving production requirements.

• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

• Ability to wear required protective equipment.

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:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs. Must be able to carry carry 15 lbs. 60% Standing, 30% Sitting, 10% Walking.

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 hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17-$27.*

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