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Job Description:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products.
We are hiring a Principal Engineer-Applications (Switch Mode) for Microchip Technology, Inc. at our Bend, OR facility. The Bend facility is involved in the design of high-voltage silicon MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes, and high voltage VDMOS RF products used in plasma, MRI and communications applications. This position will support our Silicon MOSFET, IGBT and diode product offering with customer support, device characterization, creation of datasheets for new products, as well as application notes to support the promotion and design in of our products. This position will respond to customer requests and be the “voice of the customer” back to our New Product Development team for the Silicon products.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Key player in the design in of Microchip’s high voltage Silicon MOSFET’s, IGBT’s and Diodes and associated Microchip devices in customer systems.
Responsible for customer training and technical support.
Development of reference material to facilitate the design-in of our discrete power products.
Identification of future customer requirements and participation in the elaboration of the product line roadmap.
Collaborate with and train external design centers and ecosystem partners.
Work closely with engineers in the sales and distribution channels and business development and application teams to grow the silicon business profitability. Track progress vs objectives and generate high-standard reports for the management team.
Perform in project leadership role.
Offer new solutions or directions and encourage and motivate others to support new solutions or directions.
Interact with management personnel on matters requiring coordination across internal groups across Microchip.
Advising senior management on specialized technical or business issues.
Networking with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of related work experience.
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
25% of time in lab testing components and developing application notes
10- 20% travel to customers and sales partners
Experience in > 1kW power system design, including magnetics, thermal considerations.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Effective communicator and creative problem-solver.
Ability to learn new technical areas quickly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
SPICE Modeling
An understanding of device physics
Background in power semiconductors
Understand basic of magnetics, various power supply topologies and thermal requirements of >1kW power supplies.
5+ years designing >1kW Switch Mode Power Supplies
Critical Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods of and lift test equipment as needed for general laboratory work.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift 20 lbs; push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 20 lbs; sit 60%; stand 20%; walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking
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.
