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Job Description:
Microchip is seeking a Senior Engineer I – Hardware.
Key Responsibilities:
- Will be responsible for hardware and firmware development and maintenance of Microchip programmers and debuggers
- Will be required to troubleshoot, investigate, and solve tool related problems
- Will be required to read and understand information from datasheets, programming/debugging specifications, and schematics
- Will require knowledge of microcontroller-based designs, schematic development, and provide recommendations for PCB floor planning and layout
- Will be required to analyze and test hardware prototypes and adjust the design as needed
- Will be required to evaluate products for safety and environmental issues
- Will be required to write firmware and PC software to support new and legacy Microchip devices
- Will be required to run tests and contribute to the testing infrastructure
- Will be required to work with other company divisions to support new silicon and new products
- Will be required to maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology
Requirements/Qualifications:
- B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware development or a related field
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to find, collect, and analyze technical information from various sources
- Good understanding of FPGA development and Microsemi Liber or Xilinx toolset
- Good understanding of VHDL or Verilog language and simulation
- Adequate knowledge of the C and C++ programming language
- Good understanding of computer architecture and computer serial peripheral buses
- Knowledge of Electronic Design software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle, or KiCad
- Basic knowledge of assembly programming
- Good communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Embedded Controller External Bus Interfaces
- Familiarity with ARM devices and the ARM ecosystem
- Familiarity with modern version control systems such as Git
- Familiarity with PIC microcontrollers
- Familiarity with MPLAB and Microchip tools
- Familiarity with PC programming using Java
Travel Time:
0% - 25%Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, TalkingPhysical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walkingPay 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 $70,304 - $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.
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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.
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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.
