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Job Description:
Microchip is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join the USB and Networking business unit (UNG).
The job responsibilities include:
Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products
Support of Linux, Windows and RTOS drivers for Microchip USB/PCIe to Ethernet bridges and PCIe switch products.
Planning and coordinating the development/sustaining maintenance for Windows, Linux, RTOS and MacOS drivers.
Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, reference designs, and other activities for new product development.
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:
· Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline with 5 years of experience.
· Demonstrated experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed signaling technologies.
· Work experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C,UART etc
· Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality engineering documentation.
· Strong understanding of C/C++ , scripting languages like python, shell
· Strong understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits.
· Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.
· Basic understanding of Linux development and developer community.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Masters degree in electrical engineering.
· Experience in technical training development and presentation.
· Experience in direct customer service and support.
· Experience in working with high speed signals such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
· Experience in directly designing electrical circuits/system design/reference designs.
· Experience with software based PCB design.
· Experience with programming in embedded assembly and Python languages
· Experience in working with Lab equipment like function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes.
· Experience in working with hardware and Microcontroller based designs
· Experience in trouble shooting hardware and software issues
Travel Time:
0% - 25%Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standingPay Range:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:Benefits of working at Microchip
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,000 - $205,000.**Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with 5 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed signaling technologies
- Work experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART
- Strong written communication skills and ability to produce engineering documentation
- Strong understanding of C/C++ and scripting languages like Python and shell
- Strong understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits
- Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design
- Basic understanding of Linux development and developer community
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Experience in developing and supporting evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products
- Experience in technical training development and presentation
- Experience in direct customer service and support
- Experience in designing electrical circuits, system design, and reference designs
- Experience with software-based PCB design tools
- Experience programming in embedded assembly and Python
- Experience using lab equipment like function generators, power supplies, and oscilloscopes
- Experience working with hardware and microcontroller-based designs
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- Masters degree in electrical engineering
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.
