Technical Staff Engineer-Test

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 a Technical Staff Engineer-Test opening based in our Austin, TX office. We are seeking a self-motivated test engineer for the Timing and Communication Product Group. As part of the Timing and Communications Group (TCG), the candidate will participate in all aspects of product and test development, from initial specification through volume manufacturing. The successful candidate will be developing test programs and assisting in test development for product releases of SyncE/1588 timing, Clock Distribution and Frequency Synthesizers.ResponsibilitiesGenerating test programs for timing-based productsDefine and develop high speed low noise ATE test boardsReview new product specifications, advise design teams on product manufacturability for timing-based productsWork with applications, marketing, product and reliability groups, for the release of new products, monitoring goals and schedulesEstablish manufacturing guard-bands based on repeatability and characterization dataSupport customer sampling and offshore volume production rampsSupport ongoing subcontractor test activityProduct cost reduction, yield improvement, and test capacity maximizationAnalysis of Customer returned devices and supporting Customer requirementsCharacterize and evaluate new productsRequirements/QualificationsBachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 12.5+ years of experience in semiconductor IC developmentStrong understanding of digital and analog circuits, from transistor to system levelHands-on experience with ATE hardware/software development (e.g., Diamond X, J750, Advantest v93k)Must have knowledge in silicon development, validation, qualification, and correlation methodologiesAdvanced statistical data analysis skills; proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C, C++ & Java) and tools (e.g., YieldHub)Familiarity with version control systems (GIT, SVN, Perforce)Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows environmentsSkilled in using bench lab equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc.)Experience working with customers to address technical and logistical concernsProven leadership in multi-geographic product development from concept to productionExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishFlexibility to collaborate with global teams and accommodate lab usage schedulesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of IC packaging, testing, and manufacturing technologiesExpertise in generating test procedures and plansProficiency in PCB schematic design, layout, assembly, and debuggingATE programming using Advantest Smartest and Cohu Unison programming environmentsTravel Time0% - 25%Physical AttributesFeeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements20%Standing, 20%walking, 80%Sitting, 100% Inside-MF 8-5PMPay RangeWe 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 MicrochipThe annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000.*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.Microchip 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.