Test Engineer - Modules

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Caldicot, Gwent, Wales, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Hardware • Semiconductor
The Role
Develops and implements product verification test strategies for electronic products and modules. Responsibilities include translating requirements into test specifications, building and maintaining automated hardware and software test systems, supporting validation, analyzing test data, investigating technical issues, and improving test processes and product performance. The role also involves technical collaboration, design reviews, project participation, and occasional international travel.
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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

Microchip develops smaller, smarter and more reliable electronic solutions for its customers.

As a Test Engineer, you will support the design, development and manufacture of electronic products and modules. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to test-system development, product verification, software development and data analysis.

This role is suitable for both graduates and engineers with relevant experience. Responsibilities will be matched to your skills and experience, with training and development provided. Applicants at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and implement test strategies for product verification.

· Translate product and customer requirements into test specifications.

· Design, build and maintain automated test systems, including hardware and software.

· Develop and support test applications using Visual Basic, Visual C# and National Instruments equipment.

· Support product verification and validation activities.

· Analyse test data and communicate results to engineering teams.

· Investigate technical issues using structured problem-solving methods.

· Identify and implement improvements to test processes and product performance.

· Contribute to design reviews, technical discussions and project activities.

· Travel internationally occasionally, where required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Essential

· Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical, Electronic or related engineering discipline.

· An interest in electronics, test engineering and product development.

· Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

· A structured and organised approach to work.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

Desirable

· Experience with Visual Basic, Visual C# or another programming language.

· Knowledge of embedded C or microcontroller development.

· Understanding of UART, SPI or I²C communication protocols.

· Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand or National Instruments equipment.

· Knowledge of circuit design or PCB layout tools such as Altium.

· Experience in electronics manufacturing, product testing or validation.

Travel Time:

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 degree in Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline
  • Interest in electronics, test engineering, and product development
  • Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Structured and organized approach to work
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
  • Experience with Visual Basic, Visual C#, or another programming language
  • Knowledge of embedded C or microcontroller development
  • Understanding of UART, SPI, or I²C communication protocols
  • Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, or National Instruments equipment
  • Knowledge of circuit design or PCB layout tools such as Altium
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing, product testing, or validation

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chandler, AZ
13,393 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

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.

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