Senior Engineer I - Product

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

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a senior-level Product Engineer focused on Planning and Project Management to bring structure and disciplined execution to semiconductor engineering, new product development, and manufacturing operations.

This collaborative, systems-oriented professional will improve planning accuracy, support new product introductions, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to meet schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
• 5–7.5+ years in engineering planning, manufacturing planning or related role.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows and NPI processes.
• Experience with AI, ML concepts and analytics in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and cross-functional deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute engineering planning strategies for new product introductions, engineering builds, wafer lots, qualification activities, prototype builds and manufacturing transitions.
• Partner with product engineering, manufacturing, operations, planning, procurement, quality and business teams to align requirements, material readiness, capacity and timelines.
• Develop and use AI-enabled tools, analytics, and automation to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain data across engineering systems including bills of materials, routing, work orders, and inventory readiness indicators.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to ensure timely communication and accountability for deliverables.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve schedule visibility.

Skills

Engineering planning

Manufacturing planning

Cross-functional collaboration

AI & automation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AI tools

Automation platforms

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 are seeking a senior-level Product Engineer with a focus in Planning and Project Management who can help advance dsPIC's mission by bringing structure, insight and execution discipline to semiconductor engineering, new product development and manufacturing operations. This support role is ideal for a collaborative, systems-oriented professional with strong knowledge of engineering workflows, semiconductor manufacturing processes, AI and system automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute engineering planning strategies for new product introductions, engineering builds, wafer lots, qualification activities, prototype builds and manufacturing transitions.
• Partner with product engineering, manufacturing, operations, planning, procurement, quality and business teams to align technical requirements, material readiness, capacity and execution timelines.
• Develop and use AI-enabled tools, analytics and automation concepts to improve planning accuracy, improve new product development efficiency and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate planning data across engineering systems, including bills of material, routing information, engineering work orders, part records, inventory status and manufacturing readiness indicators.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews that encourage timely communication, proactive problem solving and accountability for deliverables.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve schedule visibility, strengthen data quality and enhance execution predictability.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Data Science, Computer Science or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5 - 7.5+ years of experience in engineering planning, manufacturing planning, product engineering support, semiconductor operations or a closely related technical planning role.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows, including wafer fabrication, assembly, test, qualification, engineering lots and new product introduction processes.
• Working knowledge of AI, machine learning concepts, analytics and automation opportunities within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks, technical dependencies, changing priorities and cross-functional deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, management skills, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority.

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 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.

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