Technical Staff Engineer - Validation

Microchip Technology Inc.•Chandler, AZ

10d•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 Staff Engineer-Validation. A candidate placed in this position will be a technical leader 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 degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
12+ 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 driving cross functional teams and projects
Prior experience mentoring junior engineers
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

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
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

Lead development, ownership, and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements, technical risk, customer impact, program schedules, and market needs
Perform and lead 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
Specify and design test environments including software, lab equipment, and test board requirements
Serve as a cross‑functional validation interface, collaborating closely with Design, Verification, Applications, Marketing and Product Engineering teams
Responsible for leading cross‑functional debug and root‑cause discussions along with owning and driving JIRA‑based debug workflows
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