Senior Engineer I - Product/Test

Microchip Technology Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness & Medical Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Boulder, CO seeks a Sr Engineer I-Product/Test to support complex electronics assembly validation and verification, including test architecture, qualification, and yield metrics. The role requires 5-7.5 years of related experience in electronics product engineering or automated test.

You will work with cross-functional teams, develop robust test plans, and troubleshoot production-level testing to improve yield and lifecycle performance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering with 5-7.5 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and engineering judgment; skilled in debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with test, validation, yield, and manufacturing integration.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of product test strategies and production test methods.
• Balance technical, quality, reliability, cost, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve complex product and test-related issues using data-driven analysis.
• Use LabVIEW, Python, and Django to design and troubleshoot tests.
• Assess data, risks, and tradeoffs to inform engineering decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on technical approaches.
• Review and approve test plans, specs, and release documentation.
• Provide technical mentorship to technicians and engineers.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Django

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: Join the Operations Engineering team as a Sr Engineer I-Product/Test supporting complex electronic assembly validation and verification, including test architecture, qualification, troubleshooting, production scaling, yield metrics, quality initiatives, and lifecycle challenges. This role is best suited for candidates with 5-7.5 years of relevant experience in electronics product engineering, test engineering, automated test, characterization, validation, qualification, yield, or a closely related area. In this role, you will integrate complex hands‑on electronics testing with cross‑functional technical decisions, partnering with design, manufacturing, quality, automated testing, reliability and failure analysis. You will troubleshoot production‑level testing, identify product issues and root causes, balance customer requirements with technical feasibility, and develop robust test plans and procedures. As part of the Operations Engineering team, you will prioritize product quality and manufacturing readiness with specific goals regarding yield, reliability, and lifecycle performance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship and be eligible to access information and products regulated under EAR and ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of product test strategies, test programs, hardware solutions, characterization plans, qualification activities, and production test methods for new and existing products.
• Balance technical, quality, reliability, cost, schedule, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer requirements to deliver effective test solutions and product releases.
• Investigate and resolve complex product and test‑related issues, using data‑driven root cause analysis to improve yield, quality, reliability, and performance.
• Utilize software tools including LabVIEW, Python, and Django to design, debug, and troubleshoot systems and hardware level tests protocols.
• Assess technical data, risks, assumptions, and tradeoffs to make sound engineering decisions and provide clear recommendations to project and product stakeholders.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align on technical approaches, resolve issues, and achieve product readiness and release objectives.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, including test plans, specifications, characterization and qualification results, engineering changes, deviations, and product release documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing technical mentorship, guidance, and support to technicians, engineers, and project teams across the organization.
• Identify, qualify, and implement equipment needed to meet measurement, functional testing, monitoring, recording, calibration, and environmental requirements.
• Act as Level 2 technical support to directly assist Test Technicians.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with 5-7.5 years of relevant background in electronics and test engineering, automated test equipment, test hardware or programs, production test, statistical analysis, or similar experience.
• Equivalent advanced technical background in frequency and timing systems may be considered in lieu of academic certifications.
• Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and engineering judgment, structured debugging and root‑cause analysis skills, proficiency in statistical and data analysis, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Candidates must be effective cross‑functional collaborators with a strong focus on quality and the ability to work with complex electronics products involving test, validation, yield, reliability, manufacturing integration, and customer data.
• Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate: Employment stability, reliability, and sustained accountability in prior roles. Effective teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration. Integrity and accuracy in representing qualifications, experience, and credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing and debugging GPS, PNT, or communication systems, with an understanding of synchronization, clock distribution, timing accuracy, signal integrity, and system‑level performance requirements.
• Experience thoroughly troubleshooting analog, digital, and mixed‑signal PCBAs down to the component level.
• Experience with statistical analysis, yield improvement, guard‑banding, correlation, reliability, failure analysis, scripting, automation, or manufacturing data systems.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production ramp, release, sustaining, cost reduction, or customer‑quality investigations.

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Pay
• Absence Time - "Sick Pay" 10
• Paid Holidays

Travel Time

• 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

• 80% Sitting, 10% Walking, 10% Standing; Usual Business Hours

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 $70,304 - $205,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

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.

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