FAE - Field Applications Engineer (Reference Design Engineer)

Microchip Technology Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plans

Quarterly bonus payments

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Reference Design Engineer to manage the development of reference designs. In this role, you will apply your embedded systems expertise and collaborate across teams to validate content accuracy and manage technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in embedded systems, proficiency in C programming and schematic tools, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy a blend of hands-on engineering and technical communication work in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years design experience in microcontroller or microprocessor based embedded systems.
• Experience with AI tools or AI-assisted engineering solutions.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of reference designs.
• Develop embedded software for MCU/MPU based reference designs.
• Create technical documentation to support reference design web pages.

Skills

Embedded systems expertise

8 & 32-bit embedded C programming

Schematic capture and PCB layout tools

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

BS or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Salesforce Lightning Service Console

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

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Reference Design Engineer to own the development and manage the entire lifecycle of our reference designs. In this role, you will apply your embedded systems expertise to create new reference designs, enhance existing concepts, and validate the technical accuracy of content prior to publication. You will assist with the creation, publishing, and maintaining clear, high-quality web content that effectively highlights the value of our reference design assets. This position requires close collaboration with engineering, marketing, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure all content is technically accurate, consistent, and aligned with customer and business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on engineering work with technical communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, review or update schematics, PCB layouts, block diagrams and other technical documentation to support reference design web pages
• Develop or adapt embedded software for MCU/MPU based reference designs
• Develop, publish, and maintain web content for reference designs to address emerging market segments such as Edge Computing/IoT, Data Centers, AI/ML, Sustainability, E-Mobility, and Networking/Connectivity
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to gather technical information and translate it into clear, engaging web content
• Ensure all web content is accurate, detailed, and meets quality standards
• Create Salesforce projects to easily track and link reference designs to customer opportunities
• Manage multiple reference design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting colleagues, contributing to release process improvements, and working effectively with other regions and divisional applications
• Travel as needed for training or to support other regions
• Perform additional job related responsibilities as directed by the manager

Requirements / Qualifications

• BS or BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in microcontroller or microprocessor based embedded systems
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience with 8 & 32‑bit embedded C programming
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer and Siemens Xpedition
• Practical experience using AI tools or AI‑assisted engineering solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, & SharePoint
• Excellent verbal and written skills including ability to write and present clear and concise technical information in English
• Excellent multi‑tasking abilities and strong organizational skills
• Possess an eager attitude toward learning new skills & technology
• Work effectively in a team environment with a positive attitude and a willingness to support others
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work
• Ability to establish trust and credibility
• Ability to operate under minimal guidance and assume personal responsibility/accountability

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager or equivalent web content management solutions
• Familiar with block diagram tools
• Familiar with Salesforce Lightning Service Console

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

Working with standard office & computer equipment, Monday - Friday 8 hours/day, 100% inside, 80% Sitting, 15% standing, 5% walking. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

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 $75,000 - $166,000.*

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

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.