Engineer II Hardware

Microchip • Hauppauge, NY

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About The Position

The Hardware Engineer II develops complex test boards that interface production test equipment with integrated circuits in wafer and package form. The role coordinates cross-functional project activities and leads multiple board-development projects in parallel, from defining requirements and selecting probe-card technologies through design reviews, scheduling, manufacturing, and delivery. The position collaborates with teams across Europe, Asia, and the United States and with internal customers, PCB CAD and mechanical engineers, suppliers, and assembly teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics or physical measurements.
• At least three years of experience in technical project management and electronic-board development and routing tools.
• General knowledge of electronic-component functions and types.
• In-depth knowledge of technical project management.
• In-depth knowledge of hardware development processes.
• In-depth knowledge of CAD software; Altium is preferred.
• Ability to work remotely with groups in different time zones, including Europe, Asia, and the United States.
• Good written, reading, and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving PCB CAD engineering, mechanical engineering, PCB suppliers, and assembly teams.
• Lead and track several development projects in parallel at different stages of completion.
• Develop schematics for complex PCB projects using approved component libraries and established procedures.
• Check PCB routing quality and the positioning and dimensions of components, stiffeners, mechanical fixtures, and connectors using datasheets, drawings, and project documentation.
• Check and approve colleagues’ electrical schematics as part of the development process.
• Organize project design reviews, including kick-off, schematic, placement, and final design reviews, and check and approve the resulting documents.
• Establish and approve board design, manufacturing, and delivery schedules with stakeholders.
• Define project requirements and characteristics with internal customers.
• Propose suitable probe-card technologies based on device requirements.
• Enter project information, including price, commitment dates, and documentation, in the database.
• Collaborate with cross-functional working groups within the Test System Group (TSG).

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• Health benefits beginning on day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a two-year look-back feature.
• Employee development and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

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