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# Engineer II- Applications

- **Company:** Microchip Technology
- **Location:** Hauppauge, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $70,304.0 - $143,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Application Notes, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Datasheets, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, PCI Express, Software Engineering, USB, Computer Networking Systems, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18648440/Engineer-Ii-Applications-New-York-Hauppauge

## About the Role

* Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline with 2.5 - 5 years of relevant experience.
 * Understanding of electrical system design including mixed signal circuits fundamentals.
 * Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.
 * Strong written communication skills.
 * Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience in presentation of technical information.
 * Experience in direct customer service and support.
 * Experience in working with communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
 * Experience in basic electrical circuits design.
 * Fundamental understanding of programming in embedded assembly and C programming languages.
 * Fundamental understanding of common lab equipment such as function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes.
 * Experience in working with hardware and Microcontroller based designs.
 * Experience in trouble shooting hardware and software issues.
 * Experience working within Linux operating system distributions.

Travel Time:
0% - 25%

## Description

Microchip is seeking an entry level Applications Engineer within the Networking Communication Systems business unit. The engineer will support USB and PCIe products. The job responsibilities include:

 * Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, technical manuals, and other activities for new product development.
 * Develop and support evaluation platform PCBs for customer use.
 * Develop and present technical training such as webinars, hands-on workshops, etc. to customers, sales and field application engineers.
 * Provide direct technical support to sales and field application engineers as well as key strategic customers.
 * Work in a team environment and interact with Design, Product /Test and Marketing teams.
 * Work with Marketing and Sales team to identify new applications and market spaces and assist in the definition of new products.