Engineer I - Applications

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Join the Technical Marketing team in the Microcontroller (MCU) Business Unit as an Applications Engineer I and help shape the content, demos, and technical materials that support innovative embedded solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a new graduate who is passionate about microcontrollers, enjoys hands-on engineering, and wants to build a strong foundation in both technical development and customer-facing applications work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality technical content and collateral that help customers and internal teams understand and apply MCU solutions effectively.
• Create demo applications, example projects, and getting-started guides that make it easier for developers to evaluate and use Microchip products.
• Support product launches by contributing technical materials, application examples, and cross-functional collaboration that showcase product values.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundation in microcontroller fundamentals and embedded systems concepts.
• Hands-on experience with common lab equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Exposure to development tools and environments such as VS Code, MPLAB, or similar embedded software platforms.
• Working knowledge of C programming for embedded applications.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting and automation is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Willingness to support technical video creation and, when needed, present technical content on camera.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working with remote teams and colleagues across global locations.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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