Senior Engineer II - Validation

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a global organization with 17,000 members, specializing in designing and manufacturing high-performance integrated circuits. Our focus includes precision analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), DigiPOTs, DACs, temperature sensors, and voltage references (Vrefs) for industries such as telecommunications, medical devices, instrumentation, and aerospace. We pride ourselves on a culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, supported by our nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs and a strong commitment to employee development. Our Aggregate System—comprising our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values—has earned us awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Validation Engineer to join our Mixed-Signal and Linear Division (MSLD). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with a focus on validating performance. As a key member of our engineering team, you will ensure our new products meet or exceed the rigorous standards required by our diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation projects.
• Collaborate internationally with groups such as Architecture, IP Design, Analog Library, FA, Product Engineering, and Test Engineering.
• Design analog circuit PCBs.
• Create, maintain, and review test procedures and validation plans.
• Implement automated lab test bench setups using NI LabView.
• Develop Python code for automation and testing.
• Communicate weekly status updates to peers and leadership.
• Perform bench-level testing and characterization, analyzing performance across various operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot and debug new ICs to identify root causes of failures and work with the design team to implement solutions.
• Document validation results and provide comprehensive reports, including recommendations for product improvements.
• Support the creation of datasheets and application notes by providing accurate performance data.
• Participate in design reviews and provide validation perspectives to ensure product quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7.5 years of hands-on experience in validation or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of semiconductors (DAC, SAR ADC, Delta-Sigma ADC, Pipeline ADC, Op-Amp, Comparator, DigiPOT, Temp sensor, etc.) and their applications.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, Audio Precision, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and automated test equipment (NI PXIe).
• Experience with scripting and automation of test processes (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel: 0% - 25%
• Physical attributes: Hearing, seeing, talking; ability to work alone and around others.
• Physical requirements: 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing.