Senior Engineer - Process

Principal Engineer – Hardware

Microchip FTS’s Beverly, MA location is considering candidates for a position of Principal Engineer – Hardware in our Research and Development Engineering department.

This role requires hands‑on experience in development of control systems using analog, mixed‑signal, and digital circuits with embedded microcontrollers, and involves technical leadership for next‑generation atomic clocks.

• Provide technical leadership for development of electronic systems to be utilized in next generation atomic clocks.
• Liaise with Software and Mechanical Design Teams to ensure robust and producible product designs.
• Provide FMA and other troubleshooting support to production on new and existing products.
• With the Hardware Engineering Manager, guide and mentor a focused group of electrical engineers on best practices for new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute test and qualification plans for engineering prototypes.
• Design and capture schematics using the CAD suite, and work closely with the layout designer to ensure a working and manufacturable design.
• Manage electrical designs in the Product Lifecycle Management tool Agile – entails creating bills of material and engineering change orders.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering and 5‑7½ years of relevant hardware design experience.
• Complete understanding of analog designs such as active filters and control loops.
• Strong knowledge of mixed‑signal circuits and data converters.
• Knowledge of the physical layer of digital interfaces such as USB, SPI and I2C.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications and statements of work.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and interface with peers and management.
• Proficient in technical research and drafting of design reports.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools; experience using Agile is desired.
• Experience with component selection for space applications with radiation requirements is desired.
• Experience with FPGA/CPLD and HDL (VHDL/Verilog) design is preferred.
• RF and microwave synthesis knowledge is preferred.
• Crystal oscillator design experience is preferred.

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates must provide proof of US citizenship, permanent residency or classification as a protected individual.

0% – 25%

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

70% sitting, 30% standing. 100% inside. Lift 15 lbs.

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 – $205,000.

Benefits include competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus payments, health benefits starting day one, retirement savings plans and an industry‑leading employee stock purchase plan.

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.