FAE - Field Applications Engineer (Reference Design Engineer)

Microchip•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Reference Design Engineer to own the development and manage the entire lifecycle of their reference designs. In this role, the engineer will apply their embedded systems expertise to create new reference designs, enhance existing concepts, and validate the technical accuracy of content prior to publication. They will assist with the creation, publishing, and maintaining clear, high-quality web content that effectively highlights the value of reference design assets. This position requires close collaboration with engineering, marketing, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure all content is technically accurate, consistent, and aligned with customer and business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering work with technical communication in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

BS or BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of design experience in microcontroller or microprocessor based embedded systems
Minimum of 5 years of design experience with 8 & 32-bit embedded C programming
Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer and Siemens Xpedition
Practical experience using AI tools or AI-assisted engineering solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, & SharePoint
Excellent verbal and written skills including ability to write and present clear and concise technical information in English
Excellent multi-tasking abilities and strong organizational skills
Possess an eager attitude toward learning new skills & technology
Work effectively in a team environment with a positive attitude and a willingness to support others
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.
Ability to establish trust and credibility
Ability to operate under minimal guidance and assume personal responsibility/accountability

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Experience Manager or equivalent web content management solutions
Familiar with block diagram tools
Familiar with Salesforce Lightning Service Console

Responsibilities

Create, review or update schematics, PCB layouts, block diagrams and other technical documentation to support reference design web pages
Develop or adapt embedded software for MCU/MPU based reference designs
Develop, publish, and maintain web content for reference designs to address emerging market segments such as Edge Computing/IoT, Data Centers, AI/ML, Sustainability, E-Mobility, and Networking/Connectivity
Work closely with engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to gather technical information and translate it into clear, engaging web content
Ensure all web content is accurate, detailed, and meets quality standards
Create Salesforce projects to easily track and link reference designs to customer opportunities
Manage multiple reference design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting colleagues, contributing to release process improvements, and working effectively with other regions and divisional applications
Travel as needed for training or to support other regions
Perform additional job related responsibilities as directed by the manager.