Engineer II Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plan

ESPP with 2-year lookback

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a Hardware Engineer II to join a global leader shaping the electronics industry. You will design and test complex PCBs, collaborate across time zones, and drive multiple projects from concept to production.

We offer a strong compensation package, performance bonuses, day-one benefits, and a culture focused on growth and inclusion. This role may require travel up to 25% and entails working with cross-functional teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics or physical measurements with at least three years in technical project management and PCB development.
• General knowledge of electronic components and types.
• In-depth knowledge of technical project management.
• In-depth knowledge of hardware development processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Altium CAD software.
• Ability to work remotely with groups across time zones.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional PCB engineering, mechanical, suppliers and assembly teams.
• Lead multiple development projects in parallel.
• Develop schematics for complex PCB projects using libraries and procedures.
• Check PCB routing quality and component placement per datasheets.
• Check and approve colleagues' electrical schematics.
• Organize design reviews and approve documents.
• Establish and approve board design, manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Define project requirements with internal customers.
• Propose probe-card technologies based on device requirements.
• Enter project information in the database with price and dates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Test System Group.

Skills

Technical project management

Hardware development

PCB design & routing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or physical measurements

Tools

Altium

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

The Hardware Engineer II is responsible for developing complex test boards that interface production test equipment with the integrated circuits to be tested (in wafer and package form).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics or physical measurements, with at least three years of experience in technical project management and electronic-board development and routing tools.
• General knowledge of electronic-component functions and types
• In-depth knowledge of technical project management
• In-depth knowledge of hardware development processes
• In-depth knowledge of CAD software, ideally Altium.
• Ability to work remotely with groups located in different time zones (Europe, Asia and the United States)
• Good written, reading and spoken English

• Coordinate cross-functional team activities involving printed circuit board CAD engineering, mechanical engineering, PCB suppliers and assembly teams.
• Lead and track several development projects in parallel at different stages of completion.
• Develop schematics for complex PCB projects using approved component libraries and established procedures.
• Check PCB routing quality and the positioning and dimensions of components, stiffeners, mechanical fixtures and/or connectors based on datasheets, drawings and project documentation.
• Check and approve colleagues' electrical schematics as part of the development process.
• Organize the various design reviews throughout the project (kick-off, schematic, placement and final design review), and check and approve the documents produced.
• Establish and approve the board design, manufacturing and delivery schedule with the various stakeholders.
• Define project requirements and characteristics with internal customers.
• Propose suitable probe-card technologies based on the device requirements.
• Enter project information in the database (price, commitment dates and documentation).
• Collaborate with cross-functional working groups within the TSG (Test System Group).

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

10% Standing 90% Sitting 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.

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