Senior Engineer - Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide development and customer support for maXTouch Capacitive Touch products.

You will join a team that creates hardware and software solutions to support customer projects and next-gen capacitive touch screens. You will design evaluation boards, develop software tooling in C# and Python, apply AI tools to improve workflows, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver full product lifecycle results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronics or closely related field.
• Flexible on years of experience; 0–7 years post graduation.
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal technical English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support maXTouch software/hardware solutions for customer projects.
• Design evaluation boards and custom test equipment for maXTouch products.
• Develop new tooling in C# and Python.
• Apply AI tools to improve daily workflows and tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver full product lifecycle.

Skills

C# development

Python development

Embedded C

AI tools usage

Team collaboration

Lab testing

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Soldering

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

Engineering Skill Set:

• Experience of:
• 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

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ideally M.Sc./B.Sc. or B.Eng. Hons. in Electronics or a similar relevant subject (HND + relevant experience also acceptable).
• Relevant work experience – aproven “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.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%