Manager-Manufacturing Engineering

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.

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Job Description:

Shape the Future of Time.

Microchip's Frequency & Time Systems (FTS) division is a global leader in precise timekeeping and synchronization technologies. We develop and deliver advanced timing solutions—including atomic clocks and time servers—that power mission-critical systems in telecom, aerospace & defense, wireless infrastructure, IT, and beyond.

We’re currently seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager – Manufacturing Engineering to join our growing Boulder, CO team. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, team leadership, and high-reliability electronics, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As the Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, you’ll lead a high-performing team focused on developing and sustaining test and manufacturing processes. You'll drive operational excellence across the product lifecycle—from new product introduction through to full-scale production.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers supporting manufacturing, test, and integration processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Planning, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies.
• Oversee test equipment validation, production workflows, and product lifecycle transitions.
• Ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, and a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.
• Guide technical documentation, training programs, and standardized work procedures.
• Develop team goals and individual development plans; foster a strong, collaborative culture.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) and 12+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in LabVIEW and Python
• Experience designing test hardware interfaces
• Proven leadership in process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing and testing of electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with ERP systems and managing BOMs, routings, and production costs
• Strong communication, project management, and team development skills

Preferred Experience:

• IPC 610 Class 3 / J-STD-001 workmanship standards
• Soldering, SMT/thru-hole assembly, box build, cables, and rework
• RF, microwave, or timing system knowledge
• Experience introducing new products into manufacturing (NPI)
• Understanding of GD&T and general mechanical fabrication processes

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular use of hands, extended computer use, standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Vision requirements include close and color vision for reviewing detailed graphics and schematics.

U.S. Citizenship Required

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

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:

Feeling, Handling, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% sitting 30% standing 100% indoors

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 $90,000-$232,000.*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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.