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Job Description:

Microchip’s Frequency and Time Systems (FTS) business unit is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's standard for time.  Our work distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace, defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries.  Frequency and Timing Systems is expanding our business in global timescales, digital signal processing, satellite communications, airborne timing, and navigation systems.

Microchip FTS’s Boulder, CO location, is seeking a Manager - Hardware Engineering in our Frequency and Time Systems team.  This position is a fit for someone that enjoys technical achievement, cooperative research, never ending chances to learn, and a friendly team environment.  You will participate in a wide variety of projects and contribute to all phases of the full design lifecycle, including concept development, design, test and validation, sustainment and next generation planning.  The opportunity requires the candidate to be a self-motivated person who is proactive and goal oriented.  Join our team and be a part of the fast-growing, cutting-edge technology.

Essential Responsibilities:

Individually contribute on new and existing electronic designs including PCB’s and PCBA’s for Government Systems productsProvide technical leadership for cross-functional teams of engineers to develop novel solutions that meet customer needsMentor engineers in technical and career developmentManage team of hardware engineers, assuring timely completion of engineering tasksCollaborate closely with Program and Project Managers to maintain scope, schedule and budget of engineering development projectsPartner with the manufacturing operations team on design for manufacturing and test, new product introduction and sustaining engineeringSupport products through the full product lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, development, test, and sustainmentThis in-office position is located in Boulder, Colorado and may require some occasional travel

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum BSEE and 12.5+ years of combined related industry experience in PCBA hardware design and managing hardware development teamsKnowledge of PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes, procedures, and best practicesExperience designing with discrete electronic components, FPGA’s, microprocessors, memory devices and logic devices and interfacesUnderstanding of project management principlesUS Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

PCB Schematic and Layout (PADS and Altium preferred)Familiarity with precise timing applications and components, including oscillators, time measurement circuits, and GPS receiversDemonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:Analog circuit designRF electronics designSignal integrity for high-speed serial interfaces, including design, analysis, and testPower integrity analysis and testingControl systems, including analog control loops – model, design, and testData acquisition and signal reproductionExperience as Project Manager for multi-disciplinary engineering development projects

Benefits

Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of EmploymentGold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision BenefitsQuarterly Employee Cash Bonus PlanRestricted Stock GrantEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Reimbursement401K Retirement Savings PlanSpending AccountsLife InsuranceLong Term CareLegalEmployee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Vacation PayAbsence Time - "Sick Pay"10 Paid Holidays

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours

Pay Range:

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. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $85,000- $199,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.