Intern-Engineering (Applications)

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 DescriptionMicrochip Technology Inc. has an Intern-Engineering (Applications) opening based in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Applications team in providing technical support, writing applications notes, setting up lab equipment to analyze and recreate customer system problems, issuing device / data sheet errata, embedded firmware debug/development, assist with customer deliverables, and providing technical support. Candidate must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.ResponsibilitiesAssist with SAS/SATA/NVMe Protocol, RAID controller embedded firmware, OS drivers, and management softwareSupport PCIe, security, and encryption technologiesAssist with customer and ODM requirements, design win support, deliverables, and initial system bring-up activitiesSupport channel customers, ecosystem partners, and distribution teamsSetup and maintain system compatibility and debug labMaintain knowledge base & issue tracking databasePerform code updatesWork independently, and in a team environmentAssist with root cause & documenting customer issues in a timely mannerDevelop and review customer level documentation including user guides, release notes, technical product training, and application notesRequirements/QualificationsCurrently pursuing a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer EngineeringCoursework, academic projects, or internship experience in applications or software developmentBasic understanding of computer architectureScripting or automation knowledge (Python, Java, Tcl, other)SW programming experience (Java and C)Experience with installing OSes (Linux and Windows), setting up hardware and driversGood writing and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with driver development / embedded FW developmentExperience with Java NetBeans or Tcl/Tk scripting language is an assetFamiliarity with storage and protocols such as NVME, SAS/SATA, SCSI, TCP/IP is an assetFamiliarity with high-speed design and signal integrity concepts is an assetExperience with board-level debug & bring-upTravel TimeNo TravelPhysical AttributesFeeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements10% Standing, 10% Walking, 80% Sitting, 100% Inside-Monday-FridayMicrochip 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.