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# Senior Engineer II - Development Hardware

- **Company:** Microchip Technology Incorporated
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Electronic Design Automation, Signal Integrity, Pcb Layout, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/microchiphr/External/job/AZ---Chandler/Senior-Engineer-II---Development-Hardware_R3854-26

## About the Role

* B.S. in Electrical Engineering
 * 7.5 years of professional PCB layout experience
 * Good knowledge of signal integrity and PCB thermal analysis
 * Familiarity with Mechanical CAD package (SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Fusion/Inventor) or equivalent
 * Ability to find, collect, and analyze technical information from various sources
 * Analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Good communication skills

Preferred:

 * Master's in electrical engineering

## Description

* Will be responsible for PCB layout of Microchip hardware Dev Tool products
 * Will work closely with HW Design team to develop PCBs governed by manufacturability, testability requirements, safety guidelines, EMC and RoHS compliancy
 * Design of high-speed digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics using Altium Design Software, Siemens Xpedition or other equivalent EDA tools
 * Strong understanding of signal and power integrity, EMI/EMC and manufacturability
 * Maintains HW Quality process documents (PCB/Sch, BOM, product drawings and assembly)
 * Contributes to company wide librarian functions for component creation
 * Generates Gerber outputs, stacking, drilling detail, and component placement
 * Coordinate closely with PCB vendors and Assembly Contract Manufacturers


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