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Microchip Technology

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Great place to enter the semiconductor industry - Equipment Engineering Technician Microchip Technology Employee Review

4.0
Jan 26, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Smart People, work-life balance is great, no micromanaging at the tech level, workload averages out over time, not too bad overall. Pay is good eventually but better at other semi-companies. Very laid-back management as long as you are good at your job. Sagacious financial leadership and an excellent c-suite team, I have complete confidence in them.

Cons

number 1 complaint is a lack of formal technical training, pretty much learn by trial and error, hard work is not as appreciated as it should be (coasting is commonplace because of this), tech levels don't mean anything about skill, its only pay and your likability in most cases. I know of several instances of tech 1's training tech 4's when the tech 4 obviously makes a lot more money. Internal promotions pay much less than an outside hire to the same position.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

Good management, good development opportunities, great culture, great team

Cons

Low raw compensation, have to live in AZ + work in office

2.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are a handful of people here who are fantastic to work with, are very knowledgeable, and care about the product that's going out the door.

Cons

Leadership is fundamentally out of touch and appears indifferent to employee well-being. The culture is marred by nepotism and a lack of accountability, where 'guiding values' are preached but never practiced. Feedback is discouraged, and those who speak up are often targeted. Expect a 'reward' of more work for the same pay, as promotions are rare and promised bonuses are frequently withheld despite strong site performance. A very frustrating and toxic environment for those who value merit and transparency.

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