Senior Engineer I-Test

Microchip Technology Inc.; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Wellington is seeking an experienced Senior System Test Engineer to join our Tekron team.

You will perform system-level testing and validation across embedded hardware and software, developing automated test solutions and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product readiness and reliability. You will design test plans, execute validation across functional, integration, and performance tests, investigate defects, and help refine test tools

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in New Zealand.
• Proven experience testing complex integrated hardware and software systems.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and repeatable validation processes.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, and PTP/NTP time synchronisation.
• Experience developing test automation using Python, C#, or embedded C.
• Understanding of embedded systems, hardware/software integration, and system performance testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver system-level testing and validation activities for new product development.
• Design, develop, and maintain test plans, procedures, and validation frameworks.
• Execute validation lifecycle across functional, integration, regression, and performance tests.
• Investigate, document, and support resolution of system defects and performance issues.
• Develop automated test solutions and analyse test results for troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and product teams to align validation activities.
• Understand requirements and ensure validation supports successful product outcomes.
• Contribute to improvements in test tools, automation, and validation processes.
• Take ownership of validation activities and deliverables, delivering within timelines.

Skills

System testing

Test automation

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Networking fundamentals

Python

C#

Embedded C

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a 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 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.

Microchip Technology Incorporated, is a leading developer of precision GPS/GNSS clocks and time synchronisation solutions used in critical infrastructure around the world. Our products support applications across national power grids, telecommunications networks, enterprise systems, and other advanced network environments in more than 80 countries. As part of Microchip's Frequency and Timing Division, the Tekron team works within a global engineering environment focused on developing the next generation of precision timing technologies. We are seeking an experienced Senior System Test Engineer to join our System Test team, working across complex embedded hardware and software systems. In this role, you will be responsible for system-level testing and validation activities focused on validating system performance, reliability, and functional behaviour under real-world operating conditions. You will work across embedded platforms involving tightly integrated hardware and software systems, developing automated and hands-on test solutions and supporting validation activities, while partnering closely with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues. This role plays a critical part in supporting product readiness, long-term reliability, and ongoing platform refinement. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in system testing across embedded, hardware/software integrated, or device-level systems, combined with excellent analytical and critical thinking capabilities. You are naturally curious, methodical in your approach to problem-solving, and able to systematically evaluate complex technical challenges, identify potential risks, and develop effective solutions. You communicate technical information clearly and confidently, build productive relationships across functions, and take ownership for delivering high-quality outcomes within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver system-level testing and validation activities for new product development, proactively identifying risks, potential performance issues, and opportunities for improvement through structured analysis and critical thinking.
• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and validation frameworks, establishing clear objectives, priorities, and execution timelines to ensure effective workflow management.
• Execute testing across the full validation lifecycle for integrated embedded systems, covering functional, integration, regression, stress, and performance testing while ensuring validation activities align with product quality and business objectives.
• Investigate, document, and support resolution of system defects and performance issues, applying a methodical approach to root cause analysis and collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Develop automated test solutions, analyse test results, and support troubleshooting activities, clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and technical insights to engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, systems, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout product development and integration, building strong working relationships and helping drive alignment and consensus to achieve project objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across engineering and product teams to understand requirements, anticipate challenges, and ensure validation activities support successful product outcomes.
• Contribute to improvements in test tools, automation, and validation processes by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Take ownership of validation activities and deliverables, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and a strong commitment to achieving successful project outcomes.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands, breaking complex objectives into achievable tasks and delivering results within agreed timeframes.

Requirements/Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in New Zealand.
• Proven experience testing complex integrated hardware and software systems.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and repeatable validation processes.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, and PTP/NTP time synchronisation.
• Experience developing test automation using Python, C#, or embedded C.
• Understanding of embedded systems, hardware/software integration, and system performance testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor technical information to diverse audiences and present findings with confidence, clarity, and authority.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly, influence outcomes through well-reasoned recommendations, and work effectively with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships across cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.
• Strong organisational and workflow management skills, including the ability to prioritise activities, establish realistic timelines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks and projects, and consistently drive activities through to completion.
• Ability to analyse technical data, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate recommendations that support engineering decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system testing, validation, or test engineering.
• CompTIA Network+ qualification or similar.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary product development environments involving hardware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.

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