Senior Applications Engineer, maXTouch & AI Tools

FHLB Des Moines; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support maXTouch capacitive touch products. You will work with a global team to develop software and hardware solutions for customer projects and help design next‑generation touch screens.

The role involves design, validation, and customer training. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary product lifecycle, implement new tooling in C# and Python, and apply AI tools to improve workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience in analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Experience with PCB schematic entry, test and debugging.
• Software development in C# and/or Python, and embedded C.
• Experience using AI tools (Claude/ChatGPT) in work.
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team across full product lifecycle.
• Soldering, oscilloscope and lab test equipment proficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of Microchip maXTouch products is a plus.
• Flexible on years of experience; relevant degrees accepted.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of a multi-discipline team for new product development and validation.
• Design and develop evaluation boards and custom test equipment for maXTouch.
• Develop new software tooling (C#, Python).
• Apply AI tools to optimise daily workflow and tasks.
• Advise on and implement innovative ideas for customers worldwide.
• Troubleshoot customer designs and propose improvements.
• Assist with manufacturability and usage issues.
• Deliver training on maXTouch products to customers, both in person and virtually.
• Adhere to design rules, processes and QA guidelines.

Skills

PCB Design

C#

Python

Embedded C

AI tools

Team collaboration

Soldering

Oscilloscope use

Education

M.Sc./B.Eng. in Electronics or related

HND + relevant experience acceptable

Tools

Oscilloscope

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support maXTouch capacitive touch products. You will work with a global team to develop software and hardware solutions for customer projects and help design next‑generation touch screens.

The role involves design, validation, and customer training. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary product lifecycle, implement new tooling in C# and Python, and apply AI tools to improve workflow.