Senior Engineer I - Hardware

Microchip Technology Inc. • Chandler, AZ

22h

About The Position

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. 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. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Microchip is seeking a Senior Engineer I – Hardware.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware development or a related field
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to find, collect, and analyze technical information from various sources
• Good understanding of FPGA development and Microsemi Liber or Xilinx toolset
• Good understanding of VHDL or Verilog language and simulation
• Adequate knowledge of the C and C++ programming language
• Good understanding of computer architecture and computer serial peripheral buses
• Knowledge of Electronic Design software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle, or KiCad
• Basic knowledge of assembly programming
• Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Embedded Controller External Bus Interfaces
• Familiarity with ARM devices and the ARM ecosystem
• Familiarity with modern version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with PIC microcontrollers
• Familiarity with MPLAB and Microchip tools
• Familiarity with PC programming using Java

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for hardware and firmware development and maintenance of Microchip programmers and debuggers
• Will be required to troubleshoot, investigate, and solve tool related problems
• Will be required to read and understand information from datasheets, programming/debugging specifications, and schematics
• Will require knowledge of microcontroller-based designs, schematic development, and provide recommendations for PCB floor planning and layout
• Will be required to analyze and test hardware prototypes and adjust the design as needed
• Will be required to evaluate products for safety and environmental issues
• Will be required to write firmware and PC software to support new and legacy Microchip devices
• Will be required to run tests and contribute to the testing infrastructure
• Will be required to work with other company divisions to support new silicon and new products
• Will be required to maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
• Benefits of working at Microchip
• The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.
• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

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