Senior Engineer II-Validation

Microchip•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. has a Senior Engineer II–Validation opening based in Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ, or Hauppauge, NY. 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 a related discipline
7.5+ years of experience in validation, test, or system level debug of complex ICs or connectivity products
Strong experience defining validation scope from specifications, verification collateral, and customer usage models
Hands on hardware experience, including: PCB bring up and debugging, Understanding of power delivery, clocking, reset sequencing, and signal integrity fundamentals
Proficient use of electronics lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Demonstrated ability to independently drive debug, prioritize issues, and manage multiple deliverables
Experience using JIRA or similar issue tracking systems for debugging, prioritization, and closure
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical reviews, validation reports, and cross functional collaboration
Self motivated, well organized, and effective in a collaborative, cross functional team environment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of high speed connectivity protocols: Ethernet, USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x), PCI Express
Experience reviewing schematics and layouts for silicon validation or reference boards
Python based automation for validation, data analysis, or lab equipment control
Exposure to IC device characterization and silicon performance analysis
Experience supporting customer escalations involving system level and silicon interaction issues

Responsibilities

Drive validation scoping by reviewing architecture specifications, datasheets, verification plans, and customer usage models to identify validation risks and coverage gaps
Lead development, ownership, and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements and market needs
Serve as a cross functional validation interface, collaborating closely with: Design Engineering, Verification Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product Marketing and Product Engineering
Perform and lead lab based validation, including Design bring up, characterization, and interoperability testing for high speed connectivity devices
Provide hands on hardware support for validation, including: Review and contribution to validation board designs, Board bring up and system level debug, Debug of power, clocking, reset, and high speed interface issues
Define, track, and prioritize validation activities based on technical risk, customer impact, and program schedules
Own and drive JIRA based debug workflows, including: Logging, triaging, and prioritizing validation issues, Leading cross functional debug and root cause discussions, Tracking fixes, re validation, and closure
Review, analyze, and clearly communicate validation results, debug findings, and recommendations to project and management stakeholders
Support customer issue reproduction and escalations by collaborating with Applications and Field Engineering teams
Mentor junior validation engineers
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, metrics, and best practices