Microchip Technology Inc. is looking for a Principal Engineer-Validation to work on cutting-edge connectivity devices and ensure sufficient test coverage to reach production-worthy devices.
Requirements
strong working knowledge of electronics lab equipment, e.g., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and protocol analyzer
experience in direct support of customers and field applications engineers
LabVIEW control of automated test environments
IC device characterization
understanding of USB (USB3.0, USB2.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), Flash Media Standards, PCIe
hardware development (schematic design, PCB prototyping)
12+ years of combined experience in high-speed digital design and/or test, analog/mixed-signal design and/or test, systems design and/or test, or power IC design and/or test
Responsibilities
developing validation and test plan documentation based on datasheets
find elusive bugs and ensure sufficient test coverage to reach a production-worthy device
work with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, and Applications Engineering to validate new silicon products
work in the lab to replicate customer issues
interface directly with field engineers to root cause a customer problem
lead small teams to achieve program goals on firm timelines
manage resolution of silicon issues found during product life cycle
Other
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
strong verbal and written communication skills
strong organization skills
ability to develop hardware design specifications based on input from multiple stakeholders and specifications
self-motivated individuals who are able to work in a collaborative group environment and able to work independently with minimal supervision
