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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. has a Principal Engineer-Validation opening based in Austin, TX.  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.  The successful candidate will be a leader in the USB and Networking Validation Team which will focus on bringing advanced connectivity devices to market, including Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, PCI-Express, and other connectivity interfaces in excess of 25Gbps.

Responsibilities:

Develop validation and test plan documentation based on datasheets and by thinking beyond the design implementation to find elusive bugs and ensure sufficient test coverage to reach a production worthy device

Specify and design test environments including:

Software requirements

Lab Equipment requirements

Test board designs

Perform lab-based post-silicon validation data collection and document results

Collaborate with our Design Engineering, Product Engineering, and Applications Engineering groups to validate new silicon products

Work in our lab to replicate customer issues and, when necessary, collaborate directly with field engineers to identify the root cause of a customer problem

Lead small teams to achieve program goals on firm timelines

Manage resolution of silicon issues found during product life cycle

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

10+ Years combined experience in one or more of the following:

High-Speed Digital design and/or Test

Analog/Mixed-Signal design and/or Test

Systems design and/or Test

Power IC Design and/or Test

Create test cases and customer usage models that may violate the assumptions of designers and architects

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Advanced organization skills and the ability to develop hardware design specifications based on input from multiple stakeholders and specifications

Strong working knowledge of Electronics Lab equipment, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer

Must be self-motivated and able to work in a collaborative group environment

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

Labview control of automated test environments

IC Device Characterization

Understanding of one or more of the following protocols: USB (USB3.0, USB2.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), Flash Media Standards, PCIe

Experience with direct support of customers and Field Applications Engineers

Hardware Development (Schematic Design, PCB prototyping)

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

20%Standing, 20%walking, 80%Sitting, 100% Inside-MF 8-5PM

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.

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