Graduate R&D Engineer – System & Architecture

Join Microchip's Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) and help develop next-generation capacitive sensing solutions used in automotive and industrial systems worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer (up to 3 years’ experience) to work at the forefront of touchscreen and human interface technology.

• Advanced capacitive touch sensing (maXTouch) systems
• Analogue front-end (AFE) measurement and control
• Embedded firmware for signal acquisition and processing
• System-level optimisation for performance in challenging environments (e.g. noise, automotive conditions)
• Silicon bring-up, validation, and feature development

• Define requirements for new silicon and firmware features based on product and customer needs
• Contribute to the development of new system and architecture concepts for future generations of touch solutions
• Analyse and optimise analogue and digital hardware implementations to improve system performance
• Develop efficient embedded software to control measurement systems and process acquired data
• Investigate and solve customer issues, delivering robust and innovative solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams on design, validation, and product development
• Produce clear technical documentation, including specifications, design descriptions, and test plans

• Build deep expertise in capacitive sensing, signal processing, and embedded systems
• Develop into a specialist in analogue front-end programming and system architecture
• Gain exposure to the full semiconductor development lifecycle
• Participate in the Microchip New College Graduate Programme, including training, mentoring, and cross-functional projects
• Work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts across global teams

• BEng (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, or a related discipline
• Graduates or candidates with up to 3 years’ experience in an electronics/software environment
• Industry experience is beneficial but not essential

• Understanding of microcontroller architecture and embedded systems
• Programming experience in C, Python, or similar languages
• Basic knowledge of analogue electronics and digital design
• Interest in signal processing (e.g. sampling, filtering, SNR optimisation)
• Scripting skills (Python, Matlab, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI tools is an advantage

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies

At Microchip, you will work on real-world products that shape the future of human-machine interaction. We offer a supportive environment where early-career engineers can grow quickly through hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship to build both technical depth and broader business understanding.

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