Senior Engineer - Applications

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

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. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description: As an Applications Engineer you will provide development and customer support for Microchip’s maXTouch® Capacitive Touch products. You will be part of a team both locally and worldwide that is responsible for creating and maintaining software and hardware solutions to support customer projects. You will also be part of a team developing next generation capacitive touch screen products.

Main Functions

• Key member of Multi-Discipline Team for new product development, responsible for all Applications-related project tasks, including product validation and documentation
• Design and development of evaluation boards and custom test equipment for maXTouch products
• Development of new software tooling (C#, Python)
• Application of AI tools (Claude/ChatGPT/…) to assist with and optimise daily workflow and tasks
• Advise on and implement innovative ideas and solutions for Microchip’s maXTouch customers worldwide
• Troubleshoot customer designs and recommend improvements
• Assist with manufacturability and usage issues
• Deliver training in maXTouch products to customers, in person and virtually
• Adhere to all prevailing company design rules (H/W & S/W), Processes and QA guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Experience of:
• Electronic circuit design (analogue and digital)
• Electronic circuit test and debug/diagnostics PCB schematic entry
• Experience of software development in C# and/or Python
• Experience with embedded software in C
• Experience of using AI (Claude/ChatGPT/…) in the work environment
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team to deliver full product lifecycle development
• Able to solder, use an oscilloscope and other lab test equipment.
• Acquire in-depth expertise in relevant Microchip products and their applications to various industries
• Ideally M.Sc./B.Sc. or B.Eng. Hons. in Electronics or a similar relevant subject (HND + relevant experience also acceptable).
• Relevant work experience – a proven “problem solver” who thrives on complex technical challenges and is personally motivated to provide the best solution for clients 0-7 years’ post graduate experience.
• We are flexible on the years of experience.

Competencies

• Problem Solving—Systematically solves problems and hypothesizes possible client pain points, expectations, and implicit needs; brainstorms with team members to devise solutions to solve complex client challenges
• Communication—Tailors communication to the client’s needs with authority; has strong verbal and written communication skills; good command of technical English
• Ownership—Goes out of his or her way to complete a task and has relentless drive to achieve results; is independent and self-directed, and takes initiative
• Workflow Management—Sets clear, realistic, and time-bound objectives that align to business growth; breaks each objective into tasks and process steps that can be achieved within a realistic timeframe. Manages competing claims on his/her time.

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