Senior RF Test Engineer II – Automation & Mentoring

Microchip Technology Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day one

Retirement savings plans

ESPP with 2-year lookback

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Test Engineer II to thrive in a collaborative, hands‑on engineering environment.

In this role, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product Line Management, and Engineering Support to ensure reliable and scalable test solutions across a broad portfolio of discrete, MMIC, and GaN RF and microwave products. You will design, upgrade, and maintain automated test stations, develop test software, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7.5–9 years of experience in software development using LabWindows/CVI, C, Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET, or Visual Basic.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or team members.
• Experience with Configuration Management principles and tools.
• Working knowledge of electronic systems with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to design and interpret electrical circuits and schematics.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of technical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD, Altium, or similar schematic and PCB layout software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts, data, and engineering reports to team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, upgrade, and maintain automated test stations, fixtures, and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain the associated test software and data structures.
• Design or select test fixtures, sockets and interface PCBs.
• Design test interface hardware.
• Evaluate, select, and procure test equipment and software solutions that provide the most effective and cost-efficient support for production and engineering needs.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members. Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or guiding technical staff is highly valued and may support future leadership growth opportunities, though formal people-management responsibilities are not required for this position.

Skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Test engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LabWindows/CVI

C

Microsoft Visual Studio

.NET

Visual Basic

AutoCAD

Altium

Git

PuTTY

VNC

Remote Desktop

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Test Engineer II to thrive in a collaborative, hands‑on engineering environment.

In this role, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product Line Management, and Engineering Support to ensure reliable and scalable test solutions across a broad portfolio of discrete, MMIC, and GaN RF and microwave products. You will design, upgrade, and maintain automated test stations, develop test software, and mentor junior