Senior Engineer I - Product/Test

Microchip•Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Join Microchip Technology’s Operations Engineering team as a Senior Engineer I - Product/Test, supporting validation and verification of complex electronic assemblies. The role encompasses test architecture, qualification, troubleshooting, production scaling, yield metrics, quality initiatives, and product lifecycle challenges. It combines hands-on electronics testing with cross-functional technical decision-making in partnership with design, manufacturing, quality, automated testing, reliability, and failure analysis teams. The position focuses on product quality and manufacturing readiness, with goals relating to yield, reliability, and lifecycle performance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship and be eligible to access information and products regulated under EAR and ITAR regulations. The posting also states that candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). The role involves usual business hours and 0%–25% travel. Physical requirements are approximately 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The annual base salary range is $70,304–$205,000, depending on factors including job location, skills, and experience. The application window remains open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, with 5–7.5 years of relevant experience in electronics and test engineering, automated test equipment, test hardware or programs, production test, statistical analysis, or similar work.
An equivalent advanced technical background in frequency and timing systems may be considered in lieu of academic certifications.
Demonstrated analytical and engineering judgment, structured debugging and root-cause analysis skills, and proficiency in statistical and data analysis.
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, with a strong focus on quality and experience with complex electronics products involving test, validation, yield, reliability, manufacturing integration, and customer data.
Demonstrated employment stability, reliability, and sustained accountability in prior roles.
Demonstrated teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
Integrity and accuracy in representing qualifications, experience, and credentials.
U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship, as stated in the job description, and eligibility to access information and products regulated under EAR and ITAR regulations.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), as stated under U.S. Export Controls Requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing and debugging GPS, PNT, or communication systems, with understanding of synchronization, clock distribution, timing accuracy, signal integrity, and system-level performance requirements.
Experience troubleshooting analog, digital, and mixed-signal PCBAs down to the component level.
Experience with statistical analysis, yield improvement, guard-banding, correlation, reliability, failure analysis, scripting, automation, or manufacturing data systems.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production ramp, release, sustaining, cost reduction, or customer-quality investigations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement product test strategies, test programs, hardware solutions, characterization plans, qualification activities, and production test methods for new and existing products.
Balance technical, quality, reliability, cost, schedule, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer requirements to deliver effective test solutions and product releases.
Investigate and resolve complex product and test-related issues using data-driven root cause analysis to improve yield, quality, reliability, and performance.
Use LabVIEW, Python, and Django to design, debug, and troubleshoot systems and hardware-level test protocols.
Assess technical data, risks, assumptions, and tradeoffs; make engineering decisions and provide recommendations to project and product stakeholders.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align on technical approaches, resolve issues, and achieve product readiness and release objectives.
Review and approve test plans, specifications, characterization and qualification results, engineering changes, deviations, and product release documentation.
Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and support to technicians, engineers, and project teams as a subject matter expert.
Identify, qualify, and implement equipment for measurement, functional testing, monitoring, recording, calibration, and environmental requirements.
Act as Level 2 technical support to directly assist Test Technicians.