Graduate R&D Engineer – System & Architecture

Cooper & Hall Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. invites applicants for a System and Architecture Group role in the Human Machine Interface Division.

This is ideal for graduates or early-career engineers (up to 3 years’ experience) to work on capacitive sensing solutions used in automotive and industrial systems, in the UK Whiteley office. You will define requirements, develop architecture concepts, and support design, validation, and product delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for new silicon and firmware features.
• Develop architecture concepts for future generations of touch solutions.
• Analyse and optimise analogue and digital hardware implementations to improve system performance.
• Develop embedded software to control measurement systems and process data.
• 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

Capacitive sensing

Embedded systems

C programming

Python programming

Signal processing

Scripting (Python/Matlab)

AI tools familiarity

Education

BEng in Electronics Engineering or related field

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 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.

Job Description

Join Microchip’s Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) and help develop next-generation capacitive sensing solutions used in automotive and industrial systems worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer (up to 3 years’ experience) to work at the forefront of touchscreen and human interface technology.

As part of the System and Architecture Group, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle—defining requirements for new silicon and firmware, developing architecture concepts to address a continuously evolving market, and supporting design, implementation, validation, and product delivery.

You will be working in a small but highly skilled team, as part of a wider organisation both within the Whiteley office and worldwide. You will receive both on-the-job and formal training.

What You’ll Work On

• Advanced capacitive touch sensing (maXTouch) systems
• Analogue front-end (AFE) measurement and control
• Embedded firmware for signal acquisition and processing
• System-level optimisation for performance in challenging environments (e.g. noise, automotive conditions)
• Silicon bring-up, validation, and feature development

Key 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 solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional and global teams on design, validation, and product development
• Produce clear technical documentation, including specifications, design descriptions, and test plans

Development & Growth Opportunities

• Build deep expertise in capacitive sensing, signal processing, and embedded systems
• Develop into a specialist in analogue front-end programming and system architecture
• Gain exposure to the full semiconductor development lifecycle
• Participate in the Microchip New College Graduate Programme, including training, mentoring, and cross-functional projects
• Work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts across global teams

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Desirable 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 (e.g. sampling, filtering, SNR optimisation)
• Scripting skills (Python, Matlab, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI tools is an advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies

Why Join Microchip?

At Microchip, you will work on real-world products that shape the future of human-machine interaction. We offer a supportive environment where early-career engineers can grow quickly—combining hands‑on experience, structured training, and mentorship to build both technical depth and broader business understanding.

Travel Time

0% - 25%