Microchip Technology, Inc. is looking for a Test Engineer II to design, program, validate, and document automated test processes for new Voltage Controlled SAW Oscillator (VCSO) and frequency synthesizer products, as well as support test processes for existing SAW product lines.
Requirements
- Experience programming in Python, C, and C.
- Familiarity with characterization data collection/crunching and statistical capability analysis using common tools such as Microsoft Excel or Minitab.
- Experience making RF measurements using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Experience designing printed circuit boards.
- Experience using DC and RF circuit simulators. ADS preferred.
- Experience soldering electrical components.
- Experience programming in Visual Basic 6 and Matlab.
- Experience with database software such as Microsoft Access or SQL server.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, debug and validate automated test processes for production use.
- Perform qualification, design verification, and/or other validation testing as required.
- Design, validate, and document any necessary fixturing. This may involve PCB design.
- Compile and analyze test data as needed.
- Assist design engineer with development activities as required.
- Perform root cause / corrective action analysis on WIP or field failures as necessary.
- Work with other engineers to generate and validate all tools required by manufacturing to realize the product. These include drawings, process travelers, bills of materials, schematics, test procedures, acceptance test limits, process specifications, production aids, etc.
Other
- A minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 2 years engineering experience.
- Strong failure analysis techniques and efficient problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare and present technical data and report on engineering concepts to team members.
- Must possess or be able to obtain (at company’s expense) a Secret level clearance.
- US Citizenship is a prerequisite
- Ability to think out-of-the-box and create unique solutions to problems.
