Senior Technical Staff Engineer-Test

Microchip Technology Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Engineer-Test Engineer in Austin, TX. The role involves developing test programs and ensuring product quality for timing and communication products. Candidates should possess 15+ years of ATE development experience and a degree in relevant engineering fields.

The position requires hands-on experience with software development and strong analytical skills. Successful candidates will work closely with global teams to address technical challenges and support product launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years’ experience developing ATE test programs for integrated circuits.
• Familiarity with silicon development and validation methodologies.
• Flexibility to collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate test programs for timing-based products.
• Review new product specifications and advise design teams.
• Support ongoing subcontractor test activity.

Skills

Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits

Advanced statistical data analysis skills

Proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, Java)

Hands-on experience with ATE hardware/software development

Experience working with customers

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

ATE test software (Diamond X, J750, Advantest v93k)

Version control systems (GIT, SVN, Perforce)

Bench lab equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters)

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. has a Senior Technical Staff Engineer-Test Engineer opening based in our Austin, TX office. We are seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join the Timing and Communication Product Group. In this role, you will develop test programs and assist test development for product releases of SyncE/1588 timing, Clock Distribution and Frequency Synthesizers. As part of the Timing and Communications Group (TCG), the candidate will participate in all aspects of product and test development, from initial specification through volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Generating test programs for timing based products
• Define and develop high speed low noise ATE test boards
• Review new product specifications, advise design teams on product manufacturability for timing based products
• Work with applications, marketing, product and reliability groups, for the release of new products, monitoring goals and schedules
• Establish manufacturing guard-bands based on repeatability and characterization data
• Support customer sampling and offshore volume production ramps
• Support ongoing subcontractor test activity
• Product cost reduction, yield improvement, and test capacity maximization
• Analysis of Customer returned devices and supporting Customer requirements
• Characterize and evaluate new products

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with minimum of 15+ years’ experience developing ATE test programs for integrated circuits
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, from transistor to system level
• Hands‑on experience with ATE hardware/software development (e.g., Diamond X, J750, Advantest v93k)
• Must have knowledge in silicon development, validation, qualification, and correlation methodologies
• Advanced statistical data analysis skills; proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C, C++ & Java) and tools (e.g., YieldHub)
• Familiarity with version control systems (GIT, SVN, Perforce)
• Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows environments
• Skilled in using bench lab equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc.)
• Experience working with customers to address technical and logistical concerns
• Proven leadership in multi‑geographic product development from concept to production
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Flexibility to collaborate with global teams and accommodate lab usage schedules
• Strong analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC packaging, testing, and manufacturing technologies
• Expertise in generating test procedures and plans
• Proficiency in PCB schematic design, layout, assembly, and debugging
• ATE programming using Advantest Smartest and Cohu Unison programming environments

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

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

Physical Requirements

Standing 10%, Walking 10%, Sitting 80%, Inside 100%; Usual Shift: M-F, 8AM - 5PM

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.

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