Senior Engineer I Device and Test

FHLB Des Moines; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the United States who is passionate about semiconductor technology, hands-on lab work, and data-driven problem solving.

You will work at the intersection of device characterization, automated testing, and engineering analysis to advance next-generation semiconductor products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform electrical characterization, develop and improve parametric measurement methods, analyze device

Qualifications

• Required: 5–7 years experience with semiconductor devices, wafer probing, and parametric measurement equipment.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor physics and electrical behavior.
• Ability to develop automation and data-analysis tools using Python and C.

Responsibilities

• Semiconductor device characterization and electrical analysis.
• Automated test development and instrument control.
• Failure analysis and reliability investigations.
• Data visualization, reporting, and engineering insights.
• Cross-functional collaboration with process, design, manufacturing, and reliability teams.

Skills

Python

C

Git

LabVIEW

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline

Tools

Python

C

Git

LabVIEW

SQL

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.

Job Description

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer who is passionate about semiconductor technology, hands-on lab work, and data-driven problem solving.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of device characterization, automated testing, and engineering analysis to help advance next-generation semiconductor products and technologies. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to perform electrical characterization, develop and improve parametric measurement methods, analyze device behavior, troubleshoot complex test issues, and support product development and reliability initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining practical lab expertise with software and automation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Semiconductor device characterization and electrical analysis
• Automated test development and instrument control
• Failure analysis and reliability investigations
• Data visualization, reporting, and engineering insights
• Cross-functional collaboration with process, design, manufacturing, and reliability teams

Requirements/Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline. 5-7 years experience Working with semiconductor devices, wafer probing, and parametric measurement equipment, along with a strong understanding of semiconductor physics and electrical behavior. You should also be comfortable developing automation and data-analysis tools using Python and C.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience: includes semiconductor reliability mechanisms such as BTI, HCI, TDDB, electromigration, and leakage analysis, as well as familiarity with probe stations, source-measure units, low-current measurements, and engineering tools like Git, LabVIEW, or SQL.

Travel Time

No Travel

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

normal business hours, 100% inside Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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