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Senior Engineer II-Validation
Accepting applicationsMicrochip Technology Inc. · Chandler, AZ
Full-Time Mid_senior EthernetMentorPythonUSBai
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Microchip Technology Inc. has a Senior Engineer II–Validation opening based in Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ, or Hauppauge, NY. This role is part of the USB, Ethernet, and Networking Validation Team, responsible for validation of advanced connectivity products such as Ethernet PHYs, Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, and PCI Express devices, operating at data rates exceeding 25Gbps.
The successful candidate will act as a technical leader in validation scoping, execution, debug, and results analysis, working closely with Design Engineering, Verification Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product Marketing, and Field teams to ensure high quality, production ready silicon.
Responsibilities
Drive validation scoping by reviewing architecture specifications, datasheets, verification plans, and customer usage models to identify validation risks and coverage gaps
Lead development, ownership, and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements and market needs
Serve as a cross functional validation interface, collaborating closely with:
Design Engineering
Verification Engineering
Applications Engineering
Product Marketing and Product Engineering
Perform and lead lab based validation, including Design bring up, characterization, and interoperability testing for high speed connectivity devices
Provide hands on hardware support for validation, including:
Review and contribution to validation board designs
Board bring up and system level debug
Debug of power, clocking, reset, and high speed interface issues
Define, track, and prioritize validation activities based on technical risk, customer impact, and program schedules
Own and drive JIRA based debug workflows, including:
Logging, triaging, and prioritizing validation issues
Leading cross functional debug and root cause discussions
Tracking fixes, re validation, and closure
Review, analyze, and clearly communicate validation results, debug findings, and recommendations to project and management stakeholders
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
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
7.5+ years of experience in validation, test, or system level debug of complex ICs or connectivity products
Strong experience defining validation scope from specifications, verification collateral, and customer usage models
Hands on hardware experience, including:
PCB bring up and debugging
Understanding of power delivery, clocking, reset sequencing, and signal integrity fundamentals
Proficient use of electronics lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Demonstrated ability to independently drive debug, prioritize issues, and manage multiple deliverables
Experience using JIRA or similar issue tracking systems for debugging, prioritization, and closure
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical reviews, validation reports, and cross functional collaboration
Self motivated, well organized, and effective in a collaborative, cross functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of high speed connectivity protocols:
Ethernet
USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x)
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
Experience supporting customer escalations involving system level and silicon interaction issues
Travel Time
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
10% Standing, 10% Walking, 80% Sitting, 100% Inside-MF 8-5PM
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 the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.*
Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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.
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People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Microchip Technology Inc. has a Senior Engineer II–Validation opening based in Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ, or Hauppauge, NY. This role is part of the USB, Ethernet, and Networking Validation Team, responsible for validation of advanced connectivity products such as Ethernet PHYs, Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, and PCI Express devices, operating at data rates exceeding 25Gbps.
The successful candidate will act as a technical leader in validation scoping, execution, debug, and results analysis, working closely with Design Engineering, Verification Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product Marketing, and Field teams to ensure high quality, production ready silicon.
Responsibilities
Drive validation scoping by reviewing architecture specifications, datasheets, verification plans, and customer usage models to identify validation risks and coverage gaps
Lead development, ownership, and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements and market needs
Serve as a cross functional validation interface, collaborating closely with:
Design Engineering
Verification Engineering
Applications Engineering
Product Marketing and Product Engineering
Perform and lead lab based validation, including Design bring up, characterization, and interoperability testing for high speed connectivity devices
Provide hands on hardware support for validation, including:
Review and contribution to validation board designs
Board bring up and system level debug
Debug of power, clocking, reset, and high speed interface issues
Define, track, and prioritize validation activities based on technical risk, customer impact, and program schedules
Own and drive JIRA based debug workflows, including:
Logging, triaging, and prioritizing validation issues
Leading cross functional debug and root cause discussions
Tracking fixes, re validation, and closure
Review, analyze, and clearly communicate validation results, debug findings, and recommendations to project and management stakeholders
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
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
7.5+ years of experience in validation, test, or system level debug of complex ICs or connectivity products
Strong experience defining validation scope from specifications, verification collateral, and customer usage models
Hands on hardware experience, including:
PCB bring up and debugging
Understanding of power delivery, clocking, reset sequencing, and signal integrity fundamentals
Proficient use of electronics lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Demonstrated ability to independently drive debug, prioritize issues, and manage multiple deliverables
Experience using JIRA or similar issue tracking systems for debugging, prioritization, and closure
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical reviews, validation reports, and cross functional collaboration
Self motivated, well organized, and effective in a collaborative, cross functional team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of high speed connectivity protocols:
Ethernet
USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x)
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
Experience supporting customer escalations involving system level and silicon interaction issues
Travel Time
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
10% Standing, 10% Walking, 80% Sitting, 100% Inside-MF 8-5PM
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 the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.*
Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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.
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