Engineer I - Product

Microchip • Tuscaloosa, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer I - Product position is responsible for leading and coordinating the introduction of new products into manufacturing. This role ensures that new products are designed for manufacturability, meets quality standards, and are launched on time and within budget. As the New Product Introduction Engineer you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to facilitate smooth product transitions from development to full-scale manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with CAD software, ERP systems, and project management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Board layout, electrical design, simulation, light coding, Digital Thermal Control, Altium, General control system design, operation and modeling, data analysis (includes telemetry, ADEV and phase noise measurements), system and circuit simulation, RF digital and analog design, MP Lab, PIC 32 and Clock Studio

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects from concept through production ramp-up, ensuring all deliverables and requirements are met.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and assembly.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test procedures for new products.
• Coordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, and initial production launches.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Work with suppliers to source new materials, components, and tooling required for new products.
• Conduct risk assessments, FMEAs, and process validations for new product lines.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Provide training and support to production staff on new products and processes.
• Track and report project status, timelines, and key performance indicators to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually.
• We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
• Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level