Validation Engineer II: Test, Automation & Characterization

Microchip Technology Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced test and validation engineer in Austin to translate product and design needs into robust test plans and acceptance criteria.

You will develop validation strategies, analyze data, and support lifecycle changes across teams including design, verification, and manufacturing. The role emphasizes automation, instrument control, and documentation to sustain high-quality production-quality devices, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant engineering field with experience in product and system validation and test strategy.
• Demonstrated validation strategy, measurement discipline, data analysis, automation, debugging, and technical documentation.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and accountability in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Translate needs into test or verification requirements, plans, methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and sustain validation solutions across product, system, and lifecycle stages.
• Analyze results, risks, and tradeoffs; recommend actions.

Skills

Validation strategy

Measurement discipline

Data analysis

Automation

Structured debugging

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity and accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Instruments

EDA/CAD tools

Python scripting

Lab equipment control

Test automation platforms

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced test and validation engineer in Austin to translate product and design needs into robust test plans and acceptance criteria.

You will develop validation strategies, analyze data, and support lifecycle changes across teams including design, verification, and manufacturing. The role emphasizes automation, instrument control, and documentation to sustain high-quality production-quality devices, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on