Senior-II Validation Engineer
Microchip Technology Inc.•Hauppauge, NY
•$70,304 - $205,000•Onsite
About The Position
Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a Senior-II Engineer-Validation. A candidate placed in this position will be a technical contributor in the Networking and Connectivity Solutions Validation Team, focused on bringing advanced connectivity devices to market, including Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, PCI-Express devices and switches, Automotive Ethernet PHY’s, and other connectivity interfaces in excess of 25Gbps.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ Years combined experience in one or more of the following: High-Speed Digital design/testing Analog/Mixed-Signal design/testing Systems design/testing Power IC Design and/or Test
- Prior experience working within cross functional teams and projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization skills and the ability to develop hardware design specification based on input from multiple stakeholders and specifications.
- Strong working knowledge of Electronics Lab equipment, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer (any protocol)
- Must be self-motivated and able to work in collaborative group environment or independently.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of, and experience with, high‑speed connectivity protocols, including, Ethernet, USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x), or 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
Responsibilities
- Participate in development and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements, technical risk, customer impact, program schedules, and market needs
- Perform lab‑based validation, including design bring‑up, characterization, and interoperability testing for high‑speed connectivity devices
- Review, analyze, and clearly communicate validation results, debug findings, and recommendations to project and management stakeholders
- Contribute to the specification and design of test environments including software, lab equipment, and test board requirements
- Serve as a cross‑functional validation contributor, collaborating closely with Design, Verification, Applications, Marketing and Product Engineering teams
- Contribute to cross‑functional debug and root‑cause discussions along with operating on JIRA‑based debug workflows
- Support customer issue reproduction and escalations by collaborating with Applications and Field Engineering teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, metrics, and best practices
Benefits
- health benefits that begin day one
- retirement savings plans
- industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
