Principal Engineer-Systems Design

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Job Description:

Microchip is a leading innovator in the field of electronics design and manufacturing. We specialize in creating cutting-edge products for a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and medical devices. Our commitment to excellence has positioned us as a key player in the market, and we are now looking to expand our talented team.

The Microchip Frequency and Timing Systems business unit is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's standard for time.  Our work produces, distributes, and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure, and measurement industries.

Our VOP group located in Mount Holly Springs, PA is a market leader specializing in Quartz Precision Oscillators and Frequency Control Solutions. We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF circuit design, mechanical / thermal design, reliability design, and design for manufacturability.

This is an onsite position that will report to the Mount Holly Springs facility.

Responsibilities:

• Design ownership of an entire project, from concept to production release. This process includes conceptual design, electrical thermal and mechanical simulations, schematic capture to drive PCB design, prototype evaluation, and release to manufacturing with supporting documentation.

• Design oscillators and related products to be used in a harsh shock and vibration environment.

• Support other functional groups including reliability engineering, process engineering, and quality during and after the product development.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• US Person.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years design experience in RF electronics industry.
• Knowledge of RF circuits, oscillator circuits, control loops, PLL circuits and related components used in these types of circuits.
• Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-810).
• Ability to use simulation tools for circuit design, mechanical design, and thermal design.
• Ability to use lab measurement equipment such as network analyzer, phase noise analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope and environmental equipment such as shock and vibration tables.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Self-driven to lead and complete projects within established commitment times.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with cross functional teams.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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 $75,000-$232,000.*

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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