Principal Engineer

1 week ago

Austin, United States Microchip Technology Full time

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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:

The successful candidate will be able to use their application and device physics knowledge to test, characterize and recommend improvements to high voltage Silicon Carbide (SiC) power FET and Diode device designs.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Propose and review Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor device concepts for MOSFETs, diodes, and other power devices.
  • Conduct simulations and modeling using Spice (or equivalents) to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Oversee detailed characterization and analysis of power devices to validate design and process changes.
  • Creating custom test bench setups and test fixtures as needed for high voltage devices.
  • Work with engineering teams to ensure long-term performance and reliability of SiC devices.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to review and troubleshoot power application boards and modules.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field relevant to semiconductors
  • 8+ years experience in semiconductors, with a focus on device performance within typical power applications
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics
  • Proficiency in device simulation tools (e.g., Spice, MATLAB, etc.) and modeling techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with industry testing standards and best practices
  • Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes and characterization techniques.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% Sitting, 10% Standing, 10% Walking

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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