Engineer I- CAD Software Development - Microchip Technology

Polluxa, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is offering an entry-level opportunity in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) space for students with a strong software background and an interest in hardware design.

The CAD group supports workflows for SoC projects and fosters hands-on learning through real-world tooling. You will contribute to design data management, automate tasks with Python, and help maintain and document software used by design teams.

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.

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

Object-oriented programming concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

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.