Engineer II Hardware

Microchip Technology Inc. • Hauppauge, NY

1d • $70,304 - $143,000

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 teams and leads multiple board-development projects through design, review, manufacturing, and delivery. It also defines requirements with internal customers and proposes probe-card technologies suited to device requirements.

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.
• Ability to work remotely with groups in Europe, Asia, and the United States across different time zones.
• Good written, reading, and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Altium CAD software is preferred.

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 component, stiffener, mechanical-fixture, and connector positioning and dimensions against 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 probe-card technologies appropriate to 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