Senior Engineer II-Systems Design

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products.

Job Description

Microchip’s Vectron group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design of high reliability space quartz crystal oscillators. This individual will support engineering development by designing and launching new designs along with support of existing designs in production.

• Candidate will work on electrical and mechanical design of high reliability crystal oscillators for integration into manufacturing
• Design creation including circuit design, mechanical design, prototype evaluation, and creation of supporting documentation
• Provide electrical design support to cross functional team members from layout, supply chain, process engineering, manufacturing and quality
• Support quote activity for new designs by:
  • Developing new specifications with customers
  • Working closely with the Product Line Manager on new designs
• Building and testing of compliant prototypes on schedule

• US Person
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electronic technology
• Minimum of 6.5 years design experience
• Quartz crystal oscillator experience and knowledge of associated military specifications preferred
• Knowledge of electronics theory, specifically analog and digital circuits and components used in rf signal generation and wave shaping
• Ability to use electronic simulation software for the design of circuits
• Basic knowledge of test equipment:
  • Environmental chambers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Self-driven to lead and complete projects within established commitment times
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with cross functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills