Electronic Engineer - Manufacturing Test & Automation in Caldicot

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.

Reporting to the Assembly & Test Engineering Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering Test & Support team. This is a hands‑on, impactful role supporting current products and helping bring the next generation of electronic modules into high‑volume production.

• Support and improve manufacturing test systems for existing and new electronic products
• Play an active role in introducing next‑generation modules, automation, robotics, and test solutions
• Diagnose and resolve test system and product failures using structured fault‑finding approaches
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing to meet production schedules, quality targets, and customer commitments
• Drive yield improvement and continuous improvement initiatives across test and production
• Produce clear, data‑driven reports and occasionally work directly with customers
• Promote best practices in quality, ESD awareness, safety, and operational excellence

Requirements/Qualifications

• HNC / HND in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
• 2-3 years’ post‑qualification experience preferred, but motivated graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong hands‑on fault‑finding skills with electronic systems and test equipment
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently, and confident applying engineering judgement
• Clear communicator, comfortable sharing technical knowledge and supporting others
• Organised and adaptable, able to prioritise work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Practical experience with test systems, automation, or programming (e.g. C, Visual Basic) is an advantage

Desirable Experience

• Robotics or robotic arms in a test or manufacturing environment
• Automated handlers and test integration
• Wafer handling or semiconductor test environments

Travel Time 0% - 25%