Principal Engineer - Technical Program Management

Microchip Technology; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Principal Engineer - Technical Program Management to lead cross-functional programs across IP and SOC development. You will coordinate Design, Implementation, DFT, Layout, CAD, and Mixed-Signal teams across multiple time zones to deliver complex projects.

You will plan, develop and track tasks across CAD flow, vendor tools, and Post-Si tests while establishing risk management and stakeholder visibility.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in semiconductors including backend deliverables (Synthesis/DFT/Layout/Physical Verification/Reliability/Flow Development).
• Experience in two or more semiconductor backend functions is required.
• Proficient with project management tools like JIRA and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective team player, capable of cross-functional collaboration and motivating teams.
• Ability to operate in multi-location, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks across IP and SOC development with Design, Implementation, DFT, Layout, CAD and Mixed Signal teams.
• Plan and track tasks across IP/SOC development, CAD flow, vendor tools, and Post-Si tests.
• Establish and facilitate risk management for new projects with internal stakeholders.
• Lead periodic status meetings and align inter-team activities.
• Present project status to internal/external customers and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure goals are met in customer satisfaction and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS/MS degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Principal Engineer - Technical Program Management

As a Program Manager, this person would be working closely with the Digital Design teams, Implementation, Layout and DFT teams, Mixed Signal Development teams and CAD/Flow Development teams to coordinate various tasks throughout the IP and SOC development process. This role is for a versatile candidate who would enjoy challenges of adapting to the newer cutting-edge technology nodes and also ensuring quality deliverables in established/legacy technology nodes.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Working with multi-time-zone locations of cross-functional teams from Design, Implementation, DFT, Layout, CAD and Mixed Signal domains

Planning, developing and tracking tasks across IP and SOC development, CAD flow development, Vendor Tools deployment, Post-Si test ecosystem

Establishing and facilitating the risk management process for new projects and initiatives by working with internal stakeholders to drive objectives

Conduct periodic meetings to collect status and facilitate inter-team task alignment

Effectively presenting project status to internal/external customers and bringing the feedback back to engineering teams

Ensure Goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction and quality

Qualifications/Requirements

BS/MS degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Prior experience in two or more of semiconductor backend functions (Synthesis, DFT, Layout, Physical Verification, Reliability, Flow Development) is a must

10+ years of experience in semiconductor that includes managing either of semiconductor backend deliverables (Synthesis, DFT, Layout, Physical Verification, Reliability, Flow Development)

Experienced in using project management tools like JIRA or other Agile methodologies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective team player, collaborator, and a great motivator for the team

Ability to work in a multi-location, cross-functional team setup