Senior Engineer II-Test

Microchip Technology is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer II-Test to join our Networking and Connectivity Solutions (NCS) division. This role is critical in leading pre- and post-silicon test engineering activities to support the development and high-volume manufacturing of advanced integrated circuit (IC) products. You will collaborate with global teams across design, verification, validation, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure robust and efficient product delivery., * Develop comprehensive pre-silicon characterization test plans based on product features.

• Perform test program development and ATE board design for both existing and new product initiatives.
• Support R&D and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with Microchip's Quality System requirements.
• Debug test programs and execute characterization plans.
• Analyze silicon performance, yield, and device marginalities.
• Drive cost and quality improvements across wafer fabrication, assembly, probe, final test, and supply chain.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Mentor and coach junior engineers.
• Conduct production test yield analysis and root cause investigations.
• Support analysis of customer returns and drive enhancements in manufacturing and test processes.
• Collaborate with customer quality and applications teams to resolve issues and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Design and develop PCBs for IC environmental qualification.
• Analyze multi-source data and generate reports for characterization, qualification, and yield analysis.

• BSEE with 7.5+ years of experience in semiconductor IC development.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, from transistor to system level.
• Hands-on experience with ATE hardware/software development (e.g., Diamond X, J750, Uflex).
• Expertise in silicon development, validation, qualification, and correlation methodologies.
• Advanced statistical data analysis skills; proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Perl) and tools (e.g., YieldHub).
• Familiarity with version control systems (GIT, SVN, Perforce).
• Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Skilled in using bench lab equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc.).
• Experience working with customers to address technical and logistical concerns.
• Proven leadership in multi-geographic product development from concept to production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Flexibility to collaborate with global teams and accommodate lab usage schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSEE
• Knowledge of IC packaging, testing, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with TS16949 or IATF16949 quality standards.
• Understanding of ISO-26262 Automotive Functional Safety.
• Expertise in generating test procedures and plans.
• Proficiency in PCB schematic design, layout, assembly, and debugging.
• Experience in IC failure analysis.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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 $91,000 - $232,000.*

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., 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.