Principal Engineer - Product

FHLB Des Moines; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a Principal Product Engineer to develop low noise Voltage Controlled SAW Oscillator (VCSO) products and support existing SAW lines. You will collaborate with product line managers, engineers and customers to meet requirements, perform RF circuit design, PCB layout, EM simulations and validation.

The role requires RF/microwave expertise, experience with RF/DC simulators, and the ability to drive projects from concept to production with strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or higher.
• 5+ years experience with RF/Microwave circuits to 2 GHz or more.
• Experience with DC/RF circuit simulators.
• Strong PCB design for RF/microwave with manufacturability.
• Experience with measurement tools: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes.
• Proficient Windows user; strong Excel usage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product line manager and customers to define product requirements and scope.
• Develop plans from order receipt to product release and production support.
• Contribute to RF/microwave product architecture and design (RF/DC circuits, PCB design, EM simulation).
• Perform mechanical/thermal FEA analysis if needed; statistical analyses may be required.
• Work with engineers and manufacturing to maximize yield and support tooling.
• Prepare design review data packages for internal and external customers.
• Create and validate tools (drawings, travelers, BOMs, schematics, test procedures).
• Perform root cause/corrective action analysis on WIP or field failures.

Skills

RF/Microwave circuits

PCB design

Network analyzers

Excel data analysis

Project management

Verbal/written communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Altium

ANSYS

Oscilloscopes

Job description

About Microchip

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 looking for a Principal Product Engineer to develop low noise Voltage Controlled SAW Oscillator (VCSO) products as well as support existing Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) product lines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product line manager, other sales and marketing personnel and the customer to define product requirements and project scope.
• Generate and execute a plan to meet the defined requirements and scope. The plan will be comprehensive and cover all project aspects from conception / receipt of order to product release and production support.
• Contribute to product architecture and design by performing mechanical and electrical design tasks to realize product requirements. This typically involves RF & DC circuit design and simulation, PCB design, EM simulation, and stress analysis.
• Mechanical / thermal FEA analysis may be required. Monte-Carlo or other statistical analysis may be required.
• Collaborate with other engineers, technicians and manufacturing personnel to execute prototyping, product development and sustaining-engineering activities. Significant hands‑on contributions are expected.
• Work with procurement, manufacturing process engineers and test engineers to ensure design is realizable and to maximize yield in production. This occurs both before and after product release and statistical analysis is typically required.
• Compile and present design review data packages to both internal and external customers.
• Work with other engineers to generate and validate all tools required by manufacturing to realize the product. These include drawings, travelers, bills of materials, schematics, test procedures, acceptance test limits, process specifications, production aids, etc.
• Perform root cause / corrective action analysis on WIP or field failures as necessary.
• Work on other projects or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Motivated engineer with demonstrated history driving significant projects to completion with high degree of independence and urgency.
• A minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience using DC and RF circuit simulators.
• A minimum of 5 years experience specifically working with RF / Microwave circuits to 2 GHz or more.
• Strong understanding of PCB design for RF and/or microwave circuits including manufacturability.
• In depth knowledge of, and experience using, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. and ability to interpret results.
• Experience with data collection and statistical analysis using common tools such as Excel.
• Strong failure analysis techniques and efficient problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows.
• Good Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare and present technical data and report on engineering concepts to team members.
• Must possess or be able to obtain (at company’s expense) a Secret level clearance.
• US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Desirable MS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience using ADS to design and simulate small-signal, large-signal and noise performance.
• Experience using 2.5D or 3D EM FEA simulator. HFSS preferred.
• Experience programming a personal computer.
• Dexterity, visual acuity and soldering ability to remove and/or install components down to 0402.
• Experience designing PCBs for RF/Microwave applications. Altium preferred.
• Experience performing mechanical FEA analysis on electrical assemblies. ANSYS preferred.
• Experience performing phase noise measurements.
• Experience designing low phase noise voltage-controlled oscillators.
• Familiarity with statistical methods such as: Hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control and Gage R&R.

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

• Bending at Waist
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Feeling
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Noise and/or vibration
• Other
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Seeing
• Stooping
• Talking
• Works Alone
• Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

100% inside, 80% sitting, 20% standing/walking.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.