Principal Engineer-Quality

Job Description

Microchip Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Quality Team as a key contributor to product quality, process integrity and operational excellence.

• Act as the main quality liaison with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Resolve quality issues, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Inspect and verify conformance of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Report on quality metrics, non-conformances, and recommend improvements.
• Visit suppliers and customers to assess quality performance and gather feedback.
• Support new supplier onboarding and AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and company standards.
• Deliver training to staff and promote a quality-focused culture.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales.
• Perform additional quality engineering tasks as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required - ITAR Site.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with ISO9001 requirements.

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.
• Industry Leading ESPP Program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Care.
• Legal Employee Assistance Plan.
• Paid Time Off Vacation Pay Absence Time - "Sick Pay".
• 10 Paid Holidays.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel

Time 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

• Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking.
• Works Alone, Works Around Others.
• Physical Requirements: 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking.

Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000 - $232,000.* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.