Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
12+ years of experience in high-speed digital, analog/mixed-signal, or systems design/testing
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills with the ability to develop specifications from diverse input
Proficiency with electronics lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Self-motivated, capable of collaborative or independent work
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of validation strategies aligned with product goals
Perform lab-based validation for high-speed connectivity devices
Review and communicate validation results and recommendations to stakeholders
Design and specify test environments and lab requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive validation efforts
Facilitate cross-functional discussions for debugging and root cause analysis
Support customer issue reproduction with Applications and Field Engineering teams
Mentor junior validation engineers
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a key product area
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in high-speed connectivity
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Potential for work-life balance with no extensive travel requirements
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a Staff Engineer-Validation. A candidate placed in this position will be a technical leader in the Networking and Connectivity Solutions Validation Team, focused on bringing advanced connectivity devices to market, including Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, PCI-Express devices and switches, Automotive Ethernet PHY's, and other connectivity interfaces in excess of 25Gbps.
Responsibilities include:
Lead development, ownership, and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements, technical risk, customer impact, program schedules, and market needs
Perform and lead lab-based validation, including design bring-up, characterization, and interoperability testing for high-speed connectivity devices
Review, analyze, and clearly communicate validation results, debug findings, and recommendations to project and management stakeholders
Specify and design test environments including software, lab equipment, and test board requirements
Serve as a cross-functional validation interface, collaborating closely with Design, Verification, Applications, Marketing and Product Engineering teams
Responsible for leading cross-functional debug and root-cause discussions along with owning and driving JIRA-based debug workflows
Support customer issue reproduction and escalations by collaborating with Applications and Field Engineering teams
Mentor junior validation engineers
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, metrics, and best practices
Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
12+ Years combined experience in one or more of the following:
High-Speed Digital design/testing
Analog/Mixed-Signal design/testing
Systems design/testing
Power IC Design and/or Test
Prior experience driving cross functional teams and projects
Prior experience mentoring junior engineers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization skills and the ability to develop hardware design specification based on input from multiple stakeholders and specifications
Strong working knowledge of Electronics Lab equipment, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer (any protocol)
Must be self-motivated and able to work in collaborative group environment or independently
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Understanding of, and experience with, high-speed connectivity protocols, including, Ethernet, USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x), or PCI-Express
Experience reviewing schematics and layouts for silicon validation or reference boards
Python-based automation for validation, data analysis, or lab equipment control
Exposure to IC device characterization and silicon performance analysis
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
80% Sitting, 10% Walking, 10% Standing
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.
