Engineer I- CAD (Software Development)

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a software-oriented candidate to begin a career in Electronic Design Automation (EDA). You will support Design Data Management and automation for SoC projects, contributing to the CAD group's software tools and workflows.

You will develop, deploy, and maintain automation scripts, help enhance design flows, and train users on adopting new solutions in a collaborative environment that values growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl.
• Experience with GNU/Linux commands and command-line operations.
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git, SVN, CVS).
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to machine learning or artificial intelligence.
• Willingness to adopt new development tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Microchip’s design data management software.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of design flows and methodologies.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts to support electronic circuit design.
• Administer Design Data Management Systems such as DesignSync and ICManage.
• Research and utilize software tools and libraries to address various tasks, preferably using Python.
• Debug and maintain existing software tools and systems.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Train users on the adoption of developed solutions.

Skills

OO programming

Python

Perl

Linux CLI

Git/SVN/CVS

SQL/NoSQL

ML/AI exposure

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DesignSync

ICManage

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:

This position is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for individuals with a strong software background and an interest in hardware design. The CAD group at Microchip supports technologies essential to the company's product development and delivers innovative solutions to the design community. The candidate will participate in various aspects of the development workflow. The primary focus of this role is to support Design Data Management and Design Automation for System-on-Chip (SoC) projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of Microchip’s design data management software.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of design flows and methodologies.
• Develop and deploy automation scripts to support electronic circuit design.
• Administer Design Data Management Systems such as DesignSync and ICManage.
• Research and utilize software tools and libraries to address various tasks, preferably using Python.
• Debug and maintain existing software tools and systems.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Train users on the adoption of developed solutions.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Final-year student or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python or Perl.
• Experience with common GNU/Linux commands and command-line operations.
• Familiarity with version control tools (such as GIT, SVN, or CVS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Exposure to machine learning or artificial intelligence is a plus.
• Willingness to adopt new development tools to improve collaboration and workflow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.