Senior Engineer I - Test Hardware

Microchip Technology Inc. (China); Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer I‑Test Hardware to support test-hardware architecture, circuit and board design, instrumentation, interfaces, fixtures, integration, validation, and lifecycle support. This role targets candidates with 5–7.5 years of relevant experience.

You will lead hardware development activities, from schematic design through release, and collaborate across global teams to ensure robust test solutions for wafer probe and final test operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/computer engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5–7.5 years of relevant experience in test-hardware architecture and design.
• Strong instrumentation, debugging, validation, and lifecycle support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and release reliable test hardware for wafer probe and final test operations.
• Plan and manage hardware development projects with cross-functional coordination.
• Lead hardware development activities from schematic design to release.
• Develop ATE test hardware including tester resources and interfaces.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Use Altium Designer to capture schematics and prepare design packages.

Skills

Test-hardware design

Circuit analysis

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

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.

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Job Description

Join the Test Hardware team as Senior Engineer I-Test Hardware, supporting test-hardware architecture, circuit and board design, instrumentation, interfaces, fixtures, integration, validation, qualification, debugging, and lifecycle support. This role is best suited for candidates with 5-7.5 years of relevant experience in test-hardware architecture, circuit and board design, instrumentation, interfaces, fixtures, integration, validation, qualification, debugging, and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronics engineering fundamentals-including analog and digital circuit principles and hardware design practices-to develop, validate, and release reliable test hardware for wafer probe and final test operations.
• Plan and manage hardware development projects by defining activities, coordinating cross-functional resources, managing priorities and schedules, tracking risks and deliverables, and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Lead test hardware development activities, from schematic design and PCB layout review through documentation and release to engineering stakeholders, in accordance with TSG processes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Develop semiconductor ATE test hardware, including tester resources, device interface hardware, and wafer probe and final test setups, to support product qualification and production requirements.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and effectively communicate design requirements, project status, risks, and solutions-both verbally and in writing-to global customers, suppliers, CAD engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Use Altium Designer to capture schematics, apply PCB design rules, prepare complete design packages for CAD submission, and participate in schematic, layout, and design reviews throughout the development cycle.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Engineering, or a related field with 5-7.5 years of relevant experience in test-hardware architecture, circuit and board design, instrumentation, interfaces, fixtures, integration, validation, qualification, debugging, and lifecycle support.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate test-hardware design, circuit and system analysis, instrumentation, structured debugging, validation discipline, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Employment stability, reliability, and sustained accountability in prior roles.
• Effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrity and accuracy in representing qualifications, experience, and credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, with a solid foundation in electronic circuits, digital and analog systems, and hardware design principles.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan project activities, manage schedules and priorities, coordinate cross-functional resources, track risks and deliverables, and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.

Preferably with at least six years of relevant experi