Senior Engineer I-Validation

Microchip Technology Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. has a Senior Engineer I–Validation opening based in Austin, TX. This role is part of the USB, Ethernet, and Networking Validation Team, responsible for validation of advanced connectivity products such as Ethernet PHYs, Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, and PCI Express devices, operating at data rates exceeding 25Gbps. The successful candidate will act as a technical leader in validation scoping, execution, debug, and results analysis, working closely with Design Engineering, Verification Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product Marketing, and Field teams to ensure high quality, production ready silicon.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
5+ years of experience in silicon validation, hardware debug, or system-level testing of complex ICs or connectivity products
Strong hands-on experience with: PCB bring-up and hardware debugging
Power, clocking, reset, and signal integrity fundamentals
Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Hands-on experience with Ethernet technologies compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards.
Familiarity with Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588 PTP), SyncE, and MACsec concepts and debug methodologies
Understanding of high-speed Ethernet architectures including optical interfaces, backplane Ethernet, KR/KR-S interfaces, FEC, and Retimer concepts
Ability to analyze technical issues independently and drive root-cause resolution
Experience with scripting or automation using Python or similar languages
Familiarity with JIRA or similar debug/issue tracking systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a collaborative engineering environment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of high-speed connectivity protocols: Ethernet IEEE 802.3 IEEE 1588 PTP IEEE 802.1AE MACsec USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x) PCI Express
Experience with Ethernet PHYs, Ethernet switches, optical modules, and high-speed serial interfaces
Experience with silicon characterization and performance analysis
Experience reviewing board schematics and layouts for validation/debug support
Exposure to automation frameworks for validation and lab control
Experience supporting system-level debug or customer-reported technical issues

Responsibilities

Execute validation and characterization activities for high-speed connectivity products
Develop and run validation test plans based on architecture specifications, datasheets, and verification collateral
Perform hands-on lab validation, silicon bring-up, and interoperability testing
Support validation board bring-up and review schematics/layouts for debug readiness
Analyze validation results, identify failures, and drive root-cause investigation with Design and Verification teams
Develop scripts and automation tools for validation, data collection, and lab efficiency improvements
Use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and signal generators for debug and characterization
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Verification Engineering, Applications Engineering, and Product Engineering teams on technical problem solving
Document validation results, debug findings, and technical recommendations clearly and effectively
Support customer issue analysis and reproduction in collaboration with Applications and Field teams
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, automation, and lab infrastructure