Senior Engineer I-Software

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support enterprise application needs across multiple manufacturing and business sites, including locations in the United States and overseas. This role will work closely with Business Analysts, customers, technical teams, and end users to design, develop, enhance, and support custom applications, reporting solutions, integrations, and data-driven systems for Manufacturing, Engineering, and related business functions.

This position is intended for a senior technical contributor and technical lead with potential growth into a manager role. The Senior Software Engineer will provide technical guidance, mentor team members, support project execution, and help drive continuous improvement across applications, processes, and systems.

Because this role supports global stakeholders, occasional meetings outside normal business hours may be required to accommodate teams in different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, implement, and support custom enterprise applications for Manufacturing, Engineering, and related business functions.

• Develop and support .NET applications, reporting solutions, and ETL processes for manufacturing and engineering organizations.

• Work with Business Analysts, customers, technical users, and non-technical users to understand requirements, evaluate options, and drive effective solutions.

• Serve as a technical lead for enterprise application initiatives, including solution design, development standards, testing, implementation, and support.

• Support multiple domestic and international sites with scalable, reliable, and maintainable application solutions.

• Prepare functional and technical documentation and provide regular project updates.

• Use internal tracking systems to log requests, issues, enhancements, and projects.

• Follow Information Systems policies and procedures related to development, project management, and change control.

• Manage or support project activities involving scope, schedule, quality, cost, resources, and stakeholders.

• Provide coaching, feedback, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members.

• Delegate work appropriately, monitor progress, and support successful execution of team deliverables.

• Build productive internal and external working relationships to support continuous improvement.

• Supervise assigned individuals at the Colorado Springs FAB5 facility.

• Perform other job related tasks as directed by the manager.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports enterprise applications used across multiple domestic and international locations. Occasional off-hour meetings may be required to support stakeholders in different time zones.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or another related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 5 - 7.5 years of professional software development experience.

• Experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting business or enterprise applications.

• Experience working with Business Analysts, customers, and end users to gather requirements, analyze needs, and deliver software-based solutions.

• Experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with relational databases, SQL, stored procedures, and data modeling concepts.

• Experience creating functional and technical documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, mentor others, and lead project or team activities.

• Ability to work on-site full time at the Colorado Springs, Colorado location.

• Ability to occasionally participate in meetings outside normal business hours to support global teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing experience.

• Frontend semiconductor manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting manufacturing execution, engineering, production, reporting, automation, or data systems in a semiconductor FAB environment.

• Experience supporting enterprise applications across multiple sites or global business units.

• Experience as a technical lead, senior developer, team lead, or supervisor.

• Project management experience, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and execution tracking.

• Experience with Microsoft O365, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, Team Foundation Server, or similar tools.

Technical Skills

The Senior Software Engineer should have experience in several of the following areas:

• Application Development: Microsoft .NET, Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, MVC, Web API, WCF, and web services.

• Web Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/HTML5, CSS3, and web design methodologies.

• Database Development: SQL, stored procedures, relational database design, Oracle, SQL Server, and data modeling.

• Reporting and Data Integration: SSRS, SSIS, reporting solutions, and ETL processes.

• Architecture and Tools: Service-oriented design, Microsoft O365, Team Foundation Server or similar source control/work tracking tools, and project management tools.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain a “big picture” perspective while managing technical details.

• Ability to understand user requirements and complex manufacturing topics.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to develop innovative solutions.

• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical user communities.

• Ability to lead discussions, coach others, delegate work, monitor progress, and support team success.

• Ability to make sound decisions, communicate direction, and support continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to team and organizational success.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Monday - Friday 8 hours/day, Standing 2%, Walking 3%, Sitting 95%, inside 100%

Pay 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 - $105,000.*Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

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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