Principal Engineer - Product

FHLB Des Moines; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

ESPP program with a 2 year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Lawrence, MA is seeking skilled engineers for Hi-Rel power electronics roles focused on discrete devices and radiation-hardened applications. You will drive design, characterization, and qualification, collaborating across foundries, test, manufacturing, and QA to deliver robust products.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, documentation rigor, and mentoring, with opportunities to apply advanced modeling and simulation tools in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BSEE or relevant Engineering Degree; MS preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing/product engineering.
• Experience with AC/DC testing of diodes, transistors and MOSFETs; hands-on characterization.
• Experience with radiation effects testing (TID, SEE, ELDRS).
• Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting expertise.
• Familiarity with MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-STD-750 and MIL-STD-883 standards.
• Six Sigma knowledge; FMEA/DMEA and 5-Whys techniques.
• Spice modeling and parameter extraction.
• LabVIEW and Silvaco TCAD experience beneficial.
• SolidWorks & ANSYS; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Discrete Product Design and Qualification activities.
• Characterization and Qualification of discrete devices.
• Provide customer-facing engineering support for ongoing efforts.
• Lead new product qualification initiatives.
• Provide custom product engineering support.
• Create/review documentation: Assembly/Post Assembly Travelers, Data Sheets.
• Collaborate with Document Control.
• Identify new BOMs as products are developed or changed.
• Support Marketing and Planning with Product Engineering insights.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers.

Skills

AC/DC electrical testing

Root-cause analysis

Six Sigma

Spice modeling

LabVIEW

Silvaco TCAD

JMP

Minitab

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

Silvaco TCAD

JMP

Minitab

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

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 Analog Hi Rel and RF Solutions (HRR), Hi Rel Solutions (HRS) offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive power discrete semiconductor product portfolios. Markets that the BU address include Space, defense, commercial aviation, communications, power solutions and security. For future‑growing High‑Power Solid‑State Electronics especially focused on a Hi‑Rel and Space environment. Requires novel solutions that utilize advances in product engineering, simulation, and modeling to overcome current technology limitations. Microchip’s HRDS group located in Lawrence MA is searching for forward‑thinking scientists, engineers and other innovators interested in building and supporting current products and the roadmap of Power Electronics. Please join our team that is gifted with the capabilities of several foundries, assembly plants, testing facilities, and broad‑based manufacturing.

Role and Responsibilities

This is a position responsible for working with semiconductor foundry, test, manufacturing, and QA engineers. Will drive yield and quality improvement, cost reduction; work with suppliers, and subcontractors to qualify materials and electronic packages.

• Discrete Product Design
• Discrete Product Characterization and Qualification
• Customer Facing Engineering Support for ongoing product engineering efforts on qualified products; assist in problem‑solving and improving existing products.
• Drives engineering efforts for new product qualification.
• Provide custom product engineering support.
• Create and/or review product documentation including Assembly/Post Assembly Travelers, Screening Travelers, and Data Sheets.
• Work with Document Control department.
• Responsible for identifying new product BOMs (Bill of Materials) as they are developed or changes as they are implemented.
• Provide Product Engineering support to Marketing and Planning groups.
• Mentor and lead less experienced engineers within the Product Engineering team.

Requirements/Qualifications

BSEE or relevant Engineering Degree, MS preferred Minimum 10 years’ experience. Ideal candidate experience is in a Semiconductor Manufacturing environment in Product Engineering, preferably for discrete devices. Experience with AC/DC electrical parameter testing for diodes, transistors and MOSFET, including hands‑on test characterization and analysis. Experience in radiation effects and testing including TID, SEE & ELDRS. Experience with root‑cause and failure analysis, troubleshooting.

• Beneficial if the candidate has a working knowledge of related military specifications including MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-STD-750, and MIL-STD 883 and use this knowledge in reviewing customer drawings. All functions must meet these military standards.
• Desired Qualifications Six Sigma knowledge. FMEA, DMEA, 5‑whys, root‑cause analysis. Statistical tools experience – JMP, Minitab.
• Spice modeling, and parameters extraction.
• Experience with LabVIew and Silvaco TCAD tool set would be beneficial.
• Solidworks & ANSYS experience would be beneficial.
• Microsoft Office skills

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking

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-$232,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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.

Agency Policy

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Company Culture

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.