Microchip Technology Inc.
Overview
Principal Engineer-Validation at Microchip Technology Inc. This role leads the USB and Networking Validation Team, focusing 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, and Test board designs. Perform lab-based post-silicon validation data collection and document results. Work with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, and Applications Engineering to validate new silicon products. Work in the lab to replicate customer issues and, when necessary, interface directly with field engineers to root cause 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. Able to think of test cases and customer usage model that may violate the assumptions of designers and architects. 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. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a collaborative group environment. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Desired Skills/Knowledge
Labview control of automated test environments IC Device Characterization Understanding of protocols such as USB (USB3.0, USB2.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), Flash Media Standards, PCIe Experience in direct support of customers and Field Applications Engineers Hardware Development (Schematic Design, PCB prototyping) Travel Time
0% - 25% Physical Attributes
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements
Standing 20%, Walking 10%, Sitting 70%, Inside 100% 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. Note to 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.
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Principal Engineer-Validation at Microchip Technology Inc. This role leads the USB and Networking Validation Team, focusing 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, and Test board designs. Perform lab-based post-silicon validation data collection and document results. Work with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, and Applications Engineering to validate new silicon products. Work in the lab to replicate customer issues and, when necessary, interface directly with field engineers to root cause 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. Able to think of test cases and customer usage model that may violate the assumptions of designers and architects. 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. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a collaborative group environment. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Desired Skills/Knowledge
Labview control of automated test environments IC Device Characterization Understanding of protocols such as USB (USB3.0, USB2.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), Flash Media Standards, PCIe Experience in direct support of customers and Field Applications Engineers Hardware Development (Schematic Design, PCB prototyping) Travel Time
0% - 25% Physical Attributes
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements
Standing 20%, Walking 10%, Sitting 70%, Inside 100% 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. Note to 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.
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