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Job Description:
Microchip Technology is looking for an experienced test engineer to support test program development within the Mixed Signal Linear Business Unit. The candidate will work in a team environment interacting with Design, Product, Applications, and Marketing to develop capabilities to validate, test, and characterize application-specific integrated circuits that are designed primarily for use in residential and commercial smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate and contribute in cross functional team to support new product introductions.
- Collaborate with engineering and production to define test system requirements and supporting infrastructures
- Develop, debug, release automated test system hardware and software for both engineering and production use.
- Support sustaining of existing automated test system hardware and software to insure efficient, cost effective manufacturing solutions.
- Mentor less experienced test engineers.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with >10 years’ experience developing ATE test solutions for integrated circuits.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment across multiple locations
- Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Must have knowledge of semiconductors, statistics, analog and digital circuit theory and circuit analysis, and semiconductor IC testing.
- Must have experience with ATE systems, preferably Teradyne ® ETS-xxx
Preferred Requirements
- 10+ years' C++ programming experience in Windows Environment
- 10+ years' experience testing and troubleshooting electronics circuitry
- 10+ years' experience with Automated Test Equipment (Teradyne ® ETS-xxx)
- Familiarity with schematic capture CAD software
- Familiarity with Underwriters Laboratory ® compliance standards
Travel Time:
0% - 25%Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% insideMicrochip 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- More than 10 years of experience developing automated test equipment solutions for integrated circuits
- Ability to work independently and effectively in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of semiconductors, statistics, analog and digital circuit theory, circuit analysis, and semiconductor IC testing
- Experience with automated test equipment systems, preferably Teradyne ETS-xxx
- 10+ years of C++ programming experience in a Windows environment
- 10+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting electronic circuitry
- 10+ years of experience with Teradyne ETS-xxx automated test equipment
- Familiarity with schematic capture CAD software
- Familiarity with Underwriters Laboratories compliance standards
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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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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.









