Senior Technical Lead, High-Power Applications

Microchip Technology Inc.

Chandler (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Staff Engineer to lead high-power applications work across SiC, IGBTs, and power modules. You will guide system architectures, drive design wins, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering globally.

You will develop evaluation platforms, assist with simulations, and mentor engineers while traveling internationally as needed. A strong background in high-power conversion and PCB design is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Experience with high-voltage and high-power semiconductor technologies (SiC, IGBTs, Power Modules).
  • Experience in system architecture and power topology selection.
  • Proficiency with PCB design tools and circuit/system-level simulation tools.
  • Strong communication and ability to present to customers, field teams, and executives.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic customer engagements and design wins with application expertise and system guidance.
  • Escalate and advise on architectures and component selection for complex challenges.
  • Create technical content: presentations, application notes, white papers, and training materials.
  • Mentor engineers and grow technical capabilities across the HPS organization.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and remove barriers to customer success and growth.

Skills

High-power semiconductor design
System architecture
Power electronics design
PCB design
Circuit simulation
Lab testing
Technical presentations
Mentoring engineers
Cross-functional leadership
Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE
PLECS
MATLAB

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Staff Engineer to lead high-power applications work across SiC, IGBTs, and power modules. You will guide system architectures, drive design wins, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering globally.

You will develop evaluation platforms, assist with simulations, and mentor engineers while traveling internationally as needed. A strong background in high-power conversion and PCB design is essential.

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