Engineer I - Test

Microchip Technology Inc; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Retirement savings plan

ESPP with 2-year look-back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a Senior Test Engineer-II to support new product and sustaining test engineering for a wide range of digital and mixed-signal devices.

You will develop test programs, perform platform conversions, and lead cross-functional teams to improve test software and hardware for cost effectiveness while providing technical leadership to contract manufacturers. Strong C/C++ and scripting skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering; 0–2.5 years experience.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits from transistor to system level.
• Hands-on experience with ATE hardware/software development (Diamond X, J750, Uflex).
• Expertise in silicon development, validation, and correlation methodologies.
• Advanced statistical analysis; proficient in scripting (e.g., Perl) and YieldHub.

Responsibilities

• Perform test program development, debug, and characterization for NPI.
• Lead platform conversions between ATE platforms.
• Improve test hardware/software cost-effectiveness through value engineering.
• Lead cross-functional test software engineering teams for products.
• Provide technical leadership resolving test software/hardware issues.
• Support contract manufacturers with tactical engineering assistance.

Skills

Digital circuits

Analog circuits

Scripting languages

Test software

C/C++

VB programming

Linux/Unix

Windows

Data analysis

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diamond X

J750

Uflex

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:

Microchip's USB and Networking Group is looking for a Senior Test Engineer-II to join our Test team and help to support new product and sustaining test engineering covering a wide-range of digital and mixed-signal devices.

• Perform test program development (program, pattern), debug, program characterization, and Silicon validation for NPI
• Perform platform conversions from one ATE platform to another platform
• Identifies and implements value engineering activities to improve test H/W & S/W for cost effectiveness
• Lead cross-functional teams to perform key engineering tasks in test S/W engineering for mature and new products
• Provide technical leadership in resolving test S/W and/or H/W issues
• Provide tactical engineering support to contract manufacturers

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with 0 - 2.5 years of experience in semiconductor IC development
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, from transistor to system level.
• Hands-on experience with ATE hardware/software development (e.g., Diamond X, J750, Uflex).
• Expertise in silicon development, validation, qualification, and correlation methodologies.
• Advanced statistical data analysis skills; proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Perl) and tools (e.g., YieldHub).
• Familiarity with version control systems (GIT, SVN, Perforce).
• Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Skilled in using bench lab equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc.).
• Experience working with customers to address technical and logistical concerns

Test programming skills on ATE platform with experience on TP development including tester platform conversion/migration.

• Semiconductor test techniques experience in digital & mixed signal.
• Test Hardware (L/B or DIB board) schematic review and debugging knowledge.
• Applied programming skills on C, C++, and VB programming languages.
• Good knowledge of IC packaging, testing, manufacturing process technologies
• Familiar with device qualification, silicon validation and test H/W & S/W development
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands on knowledge in new product test development is desirable
• Knowledge of IC design, test development tools and wafer fab process preferred
• Ability to perform loadboard schematic design is a strong advantage
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Ability to work with various groups located in all parts of the world
• Ability to drive system and process implementation
• Team player, flexible and results oriented

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting 10% standing 10% walking 100% inside

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 to $143,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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.