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Job Description:
Microchip is seeking an entry level Applications Engineer within the USB and Networking Group. The job responsibilities include:
- Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, technical manuals, and other activities for new product development.
- Maintain existing Linux/QNX/VxWorks/Windows drivers, add new features
- Develop and support applications that interact with PCIe, USB layers
- Develop demos for trade events
- Develop and present technical training such as webinars, hands-on workshops, etc. to customers, sales and field application engineers.
- Provide direct technical support to sales and field application engineers as well as key strategic customers.
- Work in a team environment and interact with Design, Product /Test and Marketing teams.
- Work with Marketing and Sales team to identify new applications and market spaces and assist in the definition of new products.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline.
- Understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits fundamentals.
- Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in presentation of technical information.
- Experience in direct customer service and support.
- Experience in working with communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
- Experience in basic electrical circuits design.
- Fundamental understanding of programming in embedded assembly and C programming languages.
- Fundamental understanding of common lab equipment such as function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes.
- Experience in working with hardware and Microcontroller based designs.
- Experience in trouble shooting hardware and software issues.
- Experience working within Linux operating system distributions.
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0% - 25%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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits fundamentals
- Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Experience presenting technical information
- Experience in direct customer service and support
- Experience with communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet
- Experience in basic electrical circuit design
- Fundamental understanding of embedded assembly and C programming languages
- Familiarity with lab equipment (function generator, power supplies, oscilloscopes)
- Experience with microcontroller-based hardware designs
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- Experience working within Linux operating system distributions
Microchip Technology Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage starts on the first day, and some sites provide on‑site clinics and fitness centers. Health insurance is characterized as generally positive and, in some cases, low‑cost.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount and look‑back and broad‑based RSUs are available to employees. Active participation and company disclosures indicate these equity programs are widely accessible.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is offered across U.S. locations. Employer‑verified listings and location pages corroborate the availability of retirement benefits.
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What We Do
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.
