Engineer ll - Product

Engineer II – Product

Microchip Technology Inc.

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to advance our plastic non-hermetic products and support the discrete semiconductor market. You will progress projects through the development cycle, establish manufacturing processes, and ensure high reliability for applications such as commercial aviation and space.

Our Product Engineering Department develops and qualifies new plastic non-hermetic products. We form partnerships with silicon fabs and assembly houses; qualification testing is in Ireland and reliability is added onsite. We also maintain a Failure Analysis Lab.

• Design and develop high‑reliability discrete semiconductor components.
• Liaise with Product Line Managers, Sales, and Marketing to develop product specifications and technical literature.
• Understand industry specifications as they apply to assigned products and processes.
• Obtain a thorough understanding of development and production procedures to bring a stable product to market.
• Understand the importance and expectations of project scheduling and meeting deadlines.
• Produce and implement project plans in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Maintain project files with detailed specifications and reports.
• Implement qualification plans and publish technical information.
• Develop expertise in various project, test, and product development software packages and equipment.
• Work with subcontractors and production department to implement the appropriate quality systems.
• Consult with other Microchip divisions and test equipment suppliers to ensure best practices in component selection and manufacturing.
• Perform in‑depth and controlled studies of specific problems, processes, and yield improvements; specify appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with customers or suppliers in Europe, USA, and Asia.
• Support in‑house training programs as required.
• Take on other engineering duties as required and assigned.
• Travel internationally on occasion as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering with experience.
• Minimum of two to four years’ experience in new product development, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multi‑task across various tasks with shifting priorities.
• Highly energetic, motivated and self‑starter.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willing to work in an environment that allows initiative and requires flexibility.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and interact across departments, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience in a high‑volume semiconductor environment.
• Understanding of MIL‑PRF‑19500.
• FEA and simulation package experience, preferably Ansys.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience in Failure Analysis of semiconductors.
• Experience in LabVIEW & Jump programming.

No Travel

Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs, carry 15 lbs. Sit 10 %, stand 60 %, walk 40 %. Must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

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