Technical Staff Engineer- Applications

Microchip Technology Inc. • Chandler, AZ

3d • $91,000 - $232,000

About The Position

The Technical Staff Applications Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for product‑centric applications engineering and product definition in direct support of a mixed‑signal and analog business unit. The role has a strong emphasis on ADCs and related mixed‑signal devices, including DACs and digital potentiometers. This position works closely with product marketing, architecture, design engineering, product, validation, and test teams throughout the new‑product‑development lifecycle. Additionally, this position supports the sustaining and lifecycle of the assigned device family. Core responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and 10+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in mixed‑signal and/or analog, with strong hands‑on exposure to ADCs, and/or potentially other mixed signal (DAC, Digital Potentiometer, etc.)
• Solid understanding of ADC fundamentals: sampling networks, reference design, input drive/settling, aliasing, noise sources, and performance metrics
• Experience contributing to and/or owning product requirements and/or device definition
• Proficiency in embedded programming for MCU‑based data acquisition and peripheral interfaces (e.g., SPI/I²C)
• Experience with PCB design and hardware bring‑up, including use of standard lab instrumentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate across teams

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting multi‑channel and high-speed SAR ADC systems
• Experience with analog mixed-mode simulations (AMS)
• Experience with post-silicon bench validation
• Experience with developing, or driving development, of customer enablement tools to support the customers’ journeys
• Experience with host‑side software tools (e.g., Python, C#, C++) or Linux driver development.
• Prior experience developing and delivering technical training or workshops
• Prior experience interfacing with customer (technical interactions, discovery, training, etc.)
• Background in signal‑chain design and system‑level debugging

Responsibilities

• Serve as an applications engineering subject‑matter expert for assigned mixed‑signal product families
• Author, maintain, and drive new device specifications through defined milestones, capturing product goals, key features, specifications, application requirements, etc.
• Translate customer needs, market input, and application use cases into clear product requirements and key specification parameters, including identification of non‑negotiable specifications
• Collaborate with design engineering during early specification design‑engagement phases to evaluate architecture trade‑offs, update block‑level definitions, and refine specifications
• Develop and maintain application collateral including application notes, design guides, reference designs, demo documentation, and evaluation board support materials
• Design, review, and validate reference hardware solutions, including schematic capture, layout guidance, bring‑up, and lab characterization
• Create, debug, and maintain embedded firmware/software enablement (drivers, APIs, example projects) for MCU‑based data acquisition and mixed‑signal control
• Perform hands‑on lab bench evaluation and characterization of new devices
• Support product release readiness by writing/reviewing datasheets, specification‑derived collateral, and evaluation materials for technical accuracy and consistency
• Deliver technical training to internal teams and selected customers, including product operation, system‑level design considerations, and best practices
• Perform level 2 customer support
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior applications engineers within the business unit

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.
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• Benefits of working at Microchip
• The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees