Graduate R&D Engineer — Capacitive Sensing & Sys Arch

targetjobs UK; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology in Whiteley, UK is seeking a graduate or early-career engineer to join the Human Machine Interface Division and contribute to capacitive sensing solutions used in automotive and industrial systems.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, defining requirements for silicon and firmware, developing architecture concepts, and supporting design, validation, and delivery within a small, skilled team. Training and mentoring are provided to foster growth.

Qualifications

• BEng (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or related discipline.
• Graduates or candidates with up to 3 years’ experience in electronics/software.
• Industry experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for new silicon and firmware features based on product and customer needs.
• Contribute to development of new system and architecture concepts for future generations of touch solutions.
• Analyse and optimise analogue and digital hardware implementations to improve system performance.
• Develop efficient embedded software to control measurement systems and process acquired data.
• Investigate and solve customer issues, delivering robust and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams on design, validation, and product development.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including specifications, design descriptions, and test plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Curiosity/adaptability

Education

BEng or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Tools

C

Python

Embedded systems

Job description

Microchip Technology in Whiteley, UK is seeking a graduate or early-career engineer to join the Human Machine Interface Division and contribute to capacitive sensing solutions used in automotive and industrial systems.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, defining requirements for silicon and firmware, developing architecture concepts, and supporting design, validation, and delivery within a small, skilled team. Training and mentoring are provided to foster growth.