Senior Engineer I Device and Test

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Electrical Engineer 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 and technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform electrical characterization, develop parametric methods, analyze device behavior, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, ECE, or Physics.
• 5–7 years of semiconductor experience.
• Experience with automation and data analysis using Python and C.
• Knowledge of reliability mechanisms (BTI, HCI, TDDB) preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

C

Automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Physics

Tools

Git

LabVIEW

SQL

Probe stations

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’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.

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.

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.