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Job description
Microchip Technology is hiring a Project Engineer — a full-time, based in Garden Grove, CA role ($70k–$143k). Apply directly on Microchip Technology's careers page below.
Engineer II-Project Management
Location: CA - Garden Grove
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
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. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Overall project management responsibilities including planning, leading teams to implement deliverables, task completion, and maintaining effective communications with Microchip and customer stakeholders
- Develop and maintain timely status reports on programs
- Track material and labor expenditures and review cost reports
- Working with finance team, prepare monthly ETC/EAC calculations
- Prepare program resource reports and financial reports on programs
- Monitor technical progress in support of design development programs
- Monitor major manufacturing programs
- Generate and maintain program schedules (IMS)
- Assist in the preparation of proposals and sales forecasts
- Conduct program meetings and design reviews
- Be the focal point for customers on programs and manage all correspondence with customers
- Understand industry specifications as they apply to assigned products and processes
- Liaise with Functional Managers and Business Development personnel to build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the projects
- Correspond with key customers in a timely manner to define specifications, provide status updates and resolve any issues that may arise
- Domestic and International travel may be required
Requirements/Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- BS degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical preferred)
- 3-5 years of program/project management or engineering team lead experience in the aerospace field
- Strong expertise using MS Project
- Good working knowledge of various contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M) contracts
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or certificate in Project Management highly desired
- Experience interfacing with accounting and finance functions
- Familiarity with high reliability electronics manufacturing processes
- Experience with design/development programs in power electronics
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
Travel Time:
0% - 25%Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
80%Sitting 10% Walking 10% Standing 100% IndoorsPay 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 the US, is $70,304-$143,000.**Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Project Engineer at Microchip Technology?
The estimated salary range for Project Engineer at Microchip Technology is $70,000 - $143,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Project Engineer at Microchip Technology?
The required skills for Project Engineer at Microchip Technology include: Microsoft Project, Project Management, PMP.
What is the seniority level for Project Engineer at Microchip Technology?
Project Engineer at Microchip Technology is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Project Engineer at Microchip Technology?
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