Co-Op Student (High School)

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:

As a High School Summer Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our experienced engineers and contribute to real-world projects. You will gain practical experience in the development and testing of electronic applications, using various lab equipment, and engaging in data gathering and evaluation. If you have a passion for electronics and a desire to learn, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities will differ depending on which business unit you are assigned to may include:

• Assist in the development and testing of schematic and PCB designs.
• Utilize lab equipment to test and troubleshoot electronic components and boards.
• Collaborate with engineers to collect and evaluate data for project development.
• Depending on your skill level, engage in low-level programming tasks such as developing device APIs and equipment drivers.
• Perform soldering tasks for board assembly or rework, as needed.
• Document findings and provide feedback to the engineering team.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must provide their own transportation (ie over 16 years old)
• Mandatory in office days Monday & Tuesday. Can work an additional days for a maximum of 32 hours per week
• Available for duration of HS Intern program 6/2/2025-7/2/2025
• Must be a high school student within CUSD with a strong academic record.
• Demonstrated interest in electronics, engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and circuitry.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions for lab equipment use.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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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.