Principal Test Engineer Lead — Sustaining & Automation

Microchip Technology Inc.; Imus; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineering lead to head the Sustaining and Enhancement Test Engineering team in a hands-on leadership role.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Test Engineers, stay hands-on in day-to-day test work across analog, power, and mixed-signal products, and ramp quickly on new systems while guiding and developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor test engineering.
• 3+ years of people management in TE/PE environments.
• Strong platform-agnostic expertise in ATE engineering.
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering workflows and automation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Test Engineers in the Philippines (PTC).
• Set team objectives aligned with BU goals and KPIs.
• Oversee sustaining and enhancement test activities across ATE platforms.
• Drive improvements in yield, throughput, and test coverage.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Champion best practices and automation initiatives.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

People management

ATE engineering

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineering lead to head the Sustaining and Enhancement Test Engineering team in a hands-on leadership role.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Test Engineers, stay hands-on in day-to-day test work across analog, power, and mixed-signal products, and ramp quickly on new systems while guiding and developing a high-performing team.