Microchip Technology

Principal Engineer-Test

Microchip Technology$85K — $140K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in industry experience, particularly in analog and mixed-signal hardware/test programs.
  • Expertise with analog and mixed-signal ATE platforms.
  • Proficient in C and C++ programming languages.
  • Familiar with Unix and Linux operating systems.
  • Solid understanding of circuit design and simulation.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a global, multi-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain test programs for production and qualification testing.
  • Design and implement test hardware for production and characterization testing.
  • Introduce new test methodologies for efficient product testing and manufacturing support.
  • Create device test specifications and test plans.
  • Manage platform conversions between ATE systems.
  • Ensure quality and robustness of developed test programs and hardware.
  • Lead cost reduction efforts impacting efficiency and productivity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits starting from day one.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 2-year look back.
  • Quarterly bonus potential based on performance
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a global team.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Test Engineer for our CPLS products support of ASIC and Embedded Programmable Logic devices. Position is based out of our Colorado Springs, CO location. Primary focus on supporting divisional requirements in new product development and manufacturing support of existing products. As a Test Engineer you will work closely with Product Engineering to maintain current test programs, debug production issues such as fab process and test yields, optimize programs to maximize cost efficiency and support nonstandard customer requests.

Job details include:
  • Test program development, debug, implementation and sustaining for production, qualification testing and characterization.

  • Test hardware (load/test board) design and implementation for production and qualification/characterization testing.

  • Development and introduction of new test methodologies to solve new product test requirement and support cost effective solution to manufacturing.

  • Creation of device test specification/test plans.

  • Platform conversions from one ATE platform to another.

  • Ensures quality and robustness of the test programs/hardware developed and released to production.

  • Involvement in “Cost Reduction” projects (e.g. test time reduction, yield improvement, conversion among others) with impact to cost, quality and productivity.

  • Work within global engineering teams to maintain efficient, effective manufacturing, driving cost down.

  • Provide technical leadership in resolving test S/W and/or H/W issues

  • Perform additional job related tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Experience in developing analog and mixed-signal hardware/test programs.

  • Experience in analog and mixed-signal ATE platforms.

  • Software experience in C, C++ programming.

  • Operating system experience in Unix and Linux.

  • Proper use of the standard MS-Office applications

  • Solid knowledge in circuit design and simulation

  • Superior communication skills in written and oral.

  • Ability to work in a global multi-functional team environment.

  • Flexible working hours to accommodate tester usage and communication with global team members.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to multi-task.

  • BS / MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field.

  • 10+ years industry experience.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

M-F 8 hours/day, Inside: 100%, Sitting: 85%, Standing: 10%, walking: 5%

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 $85,000 - $140,000.*

*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
NASDAQ

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