Microchip Technology

FAE - Field Applications Engineer (Reference Design Engineer)

Microchip Technology$75K — $166K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of design experience in microcontroller/microprocessor based embedded systems
  • 5+ years of experience with 8 & 32-bit embedded C programming
  • Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools like Altium Designer
  • Practical experience using AI tools or AI-assisted engineering solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Create, review, and update schematics and technical documentation
  • Develop or adapt embedded software for reference designs
  • Publish and maintain web content for emerging market segments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and translate technical information
  • Ensure web content is accurate and meets quality standards
  • Manage multiple reference design projects and prioritize tasks
  • Foster collaboration and support the team by improving processes

Benefits

  • Health benefits starting on day one
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Restricted stock units and quarterly bonus payments
  • Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 2-year look back feature
Full Job Description
Job Description: We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Reference Design Engineer to own the development and manage the entire lifecycle of our reference designs. In this role, you will apply your embedded systems expertise to create new reference designs, enhance existing concepts, and validate the technical accuracy of content prior to publication. You will assist with the creation, publishing, and maintaining clear, high-quality web content that effectively highlights the value of our reference design assets.This position requires close collaboration with engineering, marketing, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure all content is technically accurate, consistent, and aligned with customer and business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering work with technical communication in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:
  • Create, review or update schematics, PCB layouts, block diagrams and other technical documentation to support reference design web pages

  • Develop or adapt embedded software for MCU/MPU based reference designs

  • Develop, publish, and maintain web content for reference designs to address emerging market segments such as Edge Computing/IoT, Data Centers, AI/ML, Sustainability, E-Mobility, and Networking/Connectivity

  • Work closely with engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to gather technical information and translate it into clear, engaging web content

  • Ensure all web content is accurate, detailed, and meets quality standards

  • Create Salesforce projects to easily track and link reference designs to customer opportunities

  • Manage multiple reference design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting colleagues, contributing to release process improvements, and working effectively with other regions and divisional applications

  • Travel as needed for training or to support other regions

  • Perform additional job ralated responsibilities as directed by the manager.

Requirements/Qualifications:
  • BS or BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • Minimum of 5 years of design experience in microcontroller or microprocessor based embedded systems

  • Minimum of 5 years of design experience with 8 & 32-bit embedded C programming

  • Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer and Siemens Xpedition

  • Practical experience using AI tools or AI-assisted engineering solutions

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, & SharePoint

  • Excellent verbal and written skills including ability to write and present clear and concise technical information in English

  • Excellent multi-tasking abilities and strong organizational skills

  • Possess an eager attitude toward learning new skills & technology

  • Work effectively in a team environment with a positive attitude and a willingness to support others

  • High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.

  • Ability to establish trust and credibility

  • Ability to operate under minimal guidance and assume personal responsibility/accountability

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Adobe Experience Manager or equivalent web content management solutions

  • Familiar with block diagram tools

  • Familiar with Salesforce Lightning Service Console

Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: Working with standard office & computer equipment, Monday - Friday 8 hours/day, 100% inside, 80% Sitting, 15% standing, 5% walking. Lifting up to 25 lbs. 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: The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000 - $166,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Microchip Technology
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$333.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
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