Graduate R&D Engineer: Capacitive Touch & Embedded

Microchip Technology Inc.; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentorship

Access to global teams

Participation in the New College Graduate Programme

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is looking for an early-career engineer to join their Human Machine Interface Division in Whiteley, England. You will work on next-generation capacitive sensing solutions for automotive applications, engaging in every aspect of product development from defining requirements to validation.

This position is ideal for graduates or those with up to 3 years of experience who want to develop skills in analogue front-end systems and embedded software. A supportive environment with formal training will help you grow quickly.

Qualifications

• Graduates or candidates with up to 3 years’ experience in an electronics/software environment.
• Industry experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for new silicon and firmware features based on product and customer needs.
• Contribute to the 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

Understanding of microcontroller architecture and embedded systems

Programming experience in C, Python, or similar languages

Basic knowledge of analogue electronics and digital design

Interest in signal processing

Scripting skills (Python, Matlab, or similar)

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

BEng in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is looking for an early-career engineer to join their Human Machine Interface Division in Whiteley, England. You will work on next-generation capacitive sensing solutions for automotive applications, engaging in every aspect of product development from defining requirements to validation.

This position is ideal for graduates or those with up to 3 years of experience who want to develop skills in analogue front-end systems and embedded software. A supportive environment with formal training will help you grow quickly.