Principal Product Engineer - Analog Product

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 DescriptionThe Principal Product / Project Engineer role is to be the team leader in the development of Power Analog and Discrete Products. In this role, the Principal Product Engineer responsibilities include bench setup, definition or automation of bench testing, debugging and problem solving, data analysis, reporting, project management, team leadership and mentoring / supervising.Duties IncludePrepare and oversee overall project, validation, characterization, qualification, and material control plansValidate and characterize silicon and track project tasks to completionParticipate in new product development teams and track project progressPrepare bench setups for silicon validationAnalyze and report dataPrepare validation and characterization reportsEnsure devices are manufacturable and that devices are set up in the production system correctlyDebug problems in an organized and efficient mannerMentor or supervise Junior EngineersAnalyze margin data and complete cost reduction activitiesWork on systems to improve the efficiency of product development and manufacturingRequirements/QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:BSEE and 10+ years of previous experience in related fieldProficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EmailAbility to lead teams and develop project plansFamiliarity with multiple programming languagesPossess excellent communication and presentation skillsPreferred QualificationsProgramming in LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB and Visual BasicExperience with RF Products (MHz/GHz), Modules, Discrete Products, Power Devices, Silicon Carbide, High voltage (600V to 3.3kV) or Semiconductor ManufacturingFamiliarity with automotive industry requirementsFamiliarity with automated test equipmentUnderstands and comply with QS9000 / TS16949Percentage of Shift and Longest Time8 Hour Day, 8AM – 5PM30% Office Time, 60% Laboratory Time, 10% Travel25% Standing, 4% Walking, 70% Sitting, 1% Driving10% Outside, 90% InsideEssential Physical Functions, Maximum LBS And Working ConditionsHandling, Hearing, Talking, Seeing, Noise and/or Vibration, Electrical Hazards, Works Alone, Works Around OtherThis is classified as a safety sensitive position. Travel Time0% - 25%Physical AttributesBending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical RequirementsLiftingMicrochip 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.