Test Engineer - Modules

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Microchip’s Advanced Packaging team delivers competitive advantage by enabling the next generation of highly integrated, miniaturised electronic solutions. By combining expertise across materials, mechanical, electronics and packaging disciplines, the team pushes the boundaries of what is possible in modern microelectronics. As a Principal Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development and industrialisation of next-generation electronic modules. You will shape test strategy, drive technical direction, and collaborate across a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver robust, scalable and high-performance solutions. We are seeking a technically curious and forward-thinking engineer who thrives in solving complex challenges and influencing innovative product development. Key Responsibilities Define and lead test strategies to enable efficient, high-quality product verification and validation Translate customer and product requirements into clear, robust test specifications Architect and develop advanced test systems (hardware and software), including rack-based and embedded solutions Drive data analysis and interpretation to validate performance against application requirements Lead risk management activities (e.g. FMEA) and ensure compliance across development programmes Champion continuous improvement, including measurement systems analysis and test optimisation Collaborate across engineering disciplines to communicate results, influence decisions and solve complex problems Requirements/Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline Proven experience in a senior/principal test engineering role within a complex engineering environment Strong application development expertise in Visual Basic and Visual C# is essential Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C) Knowledge of test hardware design, including NI-based systems and custom test platforms Circuit design and PCB layout design using software such as Altium is desirable Strong project leadership skills with the ability to drive programmes and influence stakeholders Structured, analytical and commercially aware, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills Travel Time: 0% - 25% To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.