Engineer II Hardware

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Job Description:

The Hardware Engineer II is responsible for developing complex test boards that interface production test equipment with the integrated circuits to be tested (in wafer and package form).

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electronics or physical measurements, with at least three years of experience in technical project management and electronic-board development and routing tools.
General knowledge of electronic-component functions and types
In-depth knowledge of technical project management
In-depth knowledge of hardware development processes
In-depth knowledge of CAD software, ideally Altium.
Ability to work remotely with groups located in different time zones (Europe, Asia and the United States)
Good written, reading and spoken English

Coordinate cross-functional team activities involving printed circuit board CAD engineering, mechanical engineering, PCB suppliers and assembly teams.
Lead and track several development projects in parallel at different stages of completion.
Develop schematics for complex PCB projects using approved component libraries and established procedures.
Check PCB routing quality and the positioning and dimensions of components, stiffeners, mechanical fixtures and/or connectors based on datasheets, drawings and project documentation.
Check and approve colleagues' electrical schematics as part of the development process.
Organize the various design reviews throughout the project (kick-off, schematic, placement and final design review), and check and approve the documents produced.
Establish and approve the board design, manufacturing and delivery schedule with the various stakeholders.
Define project requirements and characteristics with internal customers.
Propose suitable probe-card technologies based on the device requirements.
Enter project information in the database (price, commitment dates and documentation).
Collaborate with cross-functional working groups within the TSG (Test System Group).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

10% Standing 90% Sitting 100% Inside

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 to $143,000.*

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