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Job Description:

The 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 include:

• Prepare and oversee overall project, validation, characterization, qualification, and material control plans

• Validate and characterize silicon and track project tasks to completion

• Participate in new product development teams and track project progress

• Prepare bench setups for silicon validation

• Analyze and report data

• Prepare validation and characterization reports

• Ensure devices are manufacturable and that devices are set up in the production system correctly

• Debug problems in an organized and efficient manner

• Mentor or supervise Junior Engineers

• Analyze margin data and complete cost reduction activities

• Work on systems to improve the efficiency of product development and manufacturing

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSEE and 10+ years of previous experience in related field

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email

• Ability to lead teams and develop project plans

• Familiarity with multiple programming languages

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming in LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB and Visual Basic

• Experience with RF Products (MHz/GHz), Modules, Discrete Products, Power Devices, Silicon Carbide, High voltage (600V to 3.3kV) or Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Familiarity with automotive industry requirements

• Familiarity with automated test equipment

• Understands and comply with QS9000 / TS16949

Percentage of Shift and Longest Time

• 8 Hour Day, 8AM – 5PM

• 30% Office Time, 60% Laboratory Time, 10% Travel

• 25% Standing, 4% Walking, 70% Sitting, 1% Driving

• 10% Outside, 90% Inside

Essential Physical Functions, Maximum LBS and Working Conditions

• Handling, Hearing, Talking, Seeing, Noise and/or Vibration, Electrical Hazards, Works Alone, Works Around Other

This is classified as a safety sensitive position.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending 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 Others

Physical Requirements:

Lifting

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.

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