Engineer II-Design

Microchip Technology Inc. (China); Germany; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Germany is seeking a Design Engineer to join the R&D team focused on acoustic-wave filters and modules for microwave applications. You will contribute to material systems, manufacturing technologies, and CAD/simulation tools.

You will work with state-of-the-art CAD and RF test equipment, collaborating across departments to advance next-generation devices and high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics or comparable discipline.
• Up to 5 years professional experience.
• Background in RF engineering with EM and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Keysight ADS).
• Background in microwave acoustic technology (SAW/BAW) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation acoustic-wave filter technologies and design tools.
• Support cross-functional product and technology development projects.
• Contribute to and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop basic software tools to back engineering projects.

Skills

Matlab

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Physics

Tools

Keysight ADS

Job description

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:

Reporting to the Manager Development Engineering, you will be part of the R&D team developing next-generation Acoustic Wave based filters and modules. As a Design Engineer, you will contribute to the development of material systems, manufacturing technologies and computer-aided design and simulation tools for advanced microwave acoustics solutions and help develop our technologies for next-generation devices. You will work with state-of-the‑art computer-aided design and simulation tools to develop microwave acoustics components, as well as with various kinds of radio frequency (RF) test equipment to characterize these in the development process. Extensive collaboration across departments will be essential for your successful work.

What's attractive about this opportunity?

This position will continuously expose you to the technological challenges in the development of high-performance, miniature microwave acoustic components as a key facilitator for today's wireless communication systems. You will work in a dynamic team focusing on developing RF solutions with leading edge performance and will collaborate with various Engineering teams engaged in this multi-disciplinary process.

More details on the expectations and responsibilities in this position:

• Contribution to and responsibility for projects focusing on development and improvement of next-generation acoustic-wave filter technologies and underlying design tools supporting high-performance microwave acoustic (SAW) components and integrated modules.
• Contribution to cross-functional product and technology development projects to shape our next generation of acoustic wave product solutions.
• Ability to contribute to and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop basic software tools to support engineering projects.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics or comparable discipline.
• Up to 5 years professional experience
• Background / experience in RF engineering, i.e. EM- and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Keysight ADS) and measurement techniques.
• Background in microwave acoustic technology (SAW / BAW) through professional or academic experience, preferably including Multiphysics modeling, is highly desirable.

Competencies

• Programming experience in Matlab and/or other relevant technical programming languages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in German and English with ability to prepare and present technical data and documentation.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%