Senior-II Validation Engineer

Job Description Microchip products are at the heart of millions of consumer devices and networks, and we are looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a Senior‑II Engineer‑Validation. A candidate placed in this position will be a technical contributor in the Networking and Connectivity Solutions Validation Team, focused on bringing advanced connectivity devices to market, including Ethernet switches, USB 3.2 hubs, PCI‑Express devices and switches, Automotive Ethernet PHY’s, and other connectivity interfaces in excess of 25Gbps. Responsibilities Participate in development and execution of validation strategies and test plans aligned with product requirements, technical risk, customer impact, program schedules, and market needs. Perform lab‑based validation, including design bring‑up, characterization, and interoperability testing for high‑speed connectivity devices. Review, analyze, and clearly communicate validation results, debug findings, and recommendations to project and management stakeholders. Contribute to the specification and design of test environments including software, lab equipment, and test board requirements. Serve as a cross‑functional validation contributor, collaborating closely with Design, Verification, Applications, Marketing and Product Engineering teams. Contribute to cross‑functional debug and root‑cause discussions along with operating on JIRA‑based debug workflows. Support customer issue reproduction and escalations by collaborating with Applications and Field Engineering teams. Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, metrics, and best practices. Job Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. 7+ Years combined experience in one or more of the following: High-Speed Digital design/testing Analog/Mixed-Signal design/testing Systems design/testing Power IC Design and/or Test Prior experience working within cross functional teams and projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organization skills and the ability to develop hardware design specification based on input from multiple stakeholders and specifications. Strong working knowledge of Electronics Lab equipment, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer (any protocol). Must be self‑motivated and able to work in collaborative group environment or independently. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of, and experience with, high‑speed connectivity protocols, including, Ethernet, USB (USB 2.0 / USB 3.x), or PCI‑Express. Experience reviewing schematics and layouts for silicon validation or reference boards. Python‑based automation for validation, data analysis, or lab equipment control. Exposure to IC device characterization and silicon performance analysis. Travel 0% - 25% Physical Attributes Lifting, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements Standing 10% Walking 10% Sitting 80% Inside 100% 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. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 to 205,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Microchip Technology Inc.