Technical Staff Device Modeling and Measurement Engineer

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Job Description:

The Corporate Device Modeling and Technology Characterization Group within Microchip has a position for a Technical Staff Device Modeling and Measurement Engineer to join our team to help support the development of compact device models and characterize new technologies.


This individual will perform characterization of electrical devices and develop models to closely replicate their behavior, for use in circuit design simulations. Leveraging the utilization of technologies through a resourceful understanding of device behaviors, to improve analog precision, reduce power consumption and reduce physical circuit size. This individual will work with circuit design engineers to solve simulation problems.


This person will have opportunities to create their own test structures, mentor junior engineers, create and support code generation for measurement, document procedures and support troubleshooting throughout the device modeling process.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education Level Required: Master's Degree

15+ years of experience

Job Type: Full-time

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Key Knowledge areas:

- Fundamental device physics

- Experience with Cadence layout tools and PDKs

- Simulation with Hspice and Spectre

- Use of MBP/MQA or ICCAP a plus

- Use of coding languages (python, perl, java, labview)

- Measurement of mosfets, BJTs, diodes, capacitors, etc with standard analyzer equipment.

- Excellent communication skills

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

Normal business hours, 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 $91,000 - 232,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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