Engineer II - CAD (Grid Engineer)

Microchip Technology Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc in Chandler, Arizona is looking for a motivated Grid Engineer to design, develop, and support our grid infrastructure. This role requires collaborative work with engineering teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of systems supporting EDA workloads.

The ideal candidate will have 2.5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields and proficiency with Unix/Linux systems, job schedulers, and programming. Join a company that values technical excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 years of experience in relevant technical fields.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of clustered compute systems.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for end users on simulations.
• Design and maintain software for EDA workloads in the compute grid.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for secure grid operations.

Skills

Job schedulers (LSF, SGE, RTDA, SLURM)

Unix/Linux operating systems

Programming/scripting (csh, Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl, C/C++)

DevOps, GIT/Jenkins workflow

EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)

Machine Learning and AI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

Microchip's Corporate CAD group is seeking a highly motivated Grid Engineer to help design, develop, and support our expanding grid infrastructure and workflows. In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams and provide technical leadership to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our grid systems that support critical Electronic Design Automation (EDA) workloads.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with diverse engineering teams, and continuously improving large‑scale computing environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing clustered compute systems and develop strategies to enhance performance, scalability, and utilization.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for end users, providing guidance on running simulations and promoting best practices across the user community.
• Design, write, and maintain software to drive, tune, and monitor EDA workloads within the compute grid.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation related to compute grid infrastructure and EDA workflows.
• Research emerging software and systems technologies to support recommendations and purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure secure, stable, and optimized grid operations.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or High‑Performance Computing role.
• Hands‑on experience with job schedulers such as LSF, SGE, RTDA, SLURM or similar.
• Strong proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and file systems.
• Fundamental programming and scripting skills using csh, Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl, and/or C/C++.
• DevOps or GIT/Jenkins workflow experience a plus.
• Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and suites from Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence frameworks (e.g., LLM, TensorFlow) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently identify and resolve compute grid issues.
• Ability to define and implement processes that maintain system performance and promote best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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