Senior Engineer I - Applications

Microchip Technology Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) –

Retirement savings plans

2-year look back ESPP feature

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join the USB and Networking business unit (UNG) in Austin, TX. You will develop and support evaluation platforms and drivers across Windows, Linux, RTOS, and MacOS, and create collateral for new product development.

You will present technical training, provide direct support to sales and key customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new applications and markets for future products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience with PCIe, Ethernet and high-speed signaling.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART protocols.
• Strong C/C++ and scripting (Python, shell).
• Understanding of embedded software/firmware and Linux development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products.
• Support Linux, Windows and RTOS drivers for Microchip USB/PCIe to Ethernet bridges and PCIe switch products.
• Plan and coordinate development/sustaining maintenance for Windows, Linux, RTOS and MacOS drivers.
• Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, reference designs, and other activities for new product development.
• Develop and present technical training such as webinars and hands-on workshops for customers and field teams.
• Provide direct technical support to sales, field application engineers, and key customers.
• Collaborate with Design, Product/Test and Marketing teams.
• Identify new applications and markets with Marketing and Sales for new products.

Skills

High-speed signaling

PCIe

Ethernet

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

Embedded software

Linux development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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 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 is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join the USB and Networking business unit (UNG).

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for PCIe and USB products
• Support of Linux, Windows and RTOS drivers for Microchip USB/PCIe to Ethernetbridges and PCIe switch products.
• Planning and coordinating the development/sustaining maintenance for Windows, Linux, RTOS and MacOS drivers.
• Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, reference designs, and other activities for new product development.
• Develop and present technical training such as webinars, hands-on workshops, etc. to customers, sales and field application engineers.
• Provide direct technical support to sales and field application engineers as well as key strategic customers.
• Work in a team environment and interact with Design, Product /Test and Marketing teams.
• Work with Marketing and Sales team to identify new applications and market spaces and assist in the definition of new products.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineeringor equivalent discipline with 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed signaling technologies.
• Work experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C,UART etc
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of C/C++, scripting languages like python, shell
• Strong understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits.
• Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.
• Basic understanding of Linux development and developer community.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in technical training development and presentation.
• Experience in direct customer service and support.
• Experience in working withhigh speedsignals such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
• Experience in directly designing electrical circuits/system design/reference designs.
• Experience withsoftware basedPCB design.
• Experience with programming in embedded assembly and Python languages
• Experience in working with Lab equipment like function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in working with hardware and Microcontroller based designs
• Experience in trouble shooting hardware and software issues

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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 $70,000 - $205,000.*

*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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