Engineer I - Validation (Characterization) at Microchip… · CA - San…

Summary: Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading company in the technology sector, recognized for its innovative products and strong workplace culture. They are seeking an Engineer I - Validation to join their FPGA Business Unit, where the role involves characterizing and validating semiconductor ICs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product development. Responsibilities: - Characterize and validate both digital and analog circuits such as SRAMs, PLLs, Serdes, IOs, FPGAs, Voltage detectors, and oscillators - Develop scripts, RTL designs and embedded firmware to characterize FPGA and SOC components - Setup boards, equipment, and instrumentation tools to characterize electrical characteristics over Process, Voltage and temperature - Validate FPGA timing and power models and correlating pre-silicon results with silicon measurements - Debug silicon issues by designing experiments to identify root cause - Analyze characterization results and create characterization reports Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer science - 0-3 years of experience in electrical engineering or computer science - Knowledge of solid-state physics and microelectronics. In-depth understanding of semiconductor fundamentals - Skilled with scripting languages like TCL/PERL/Python, C and C++, and visual basic programming - Knowledge of RTL (Verilog or VHDL) - Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively within a team - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Results-oriented and proactive, with a strong focus on achieving project objectives and meeting deadlines - Skilled in troubleshooting and analysis, with keen attention to detail and the ability to identify root causes and drive resolution collaboratively - Methodical and well-organized, with a proven track record of clearly and accurately documenting test procedures, results, and progress Preferred Qualifications: - Internship, project, or coursework experience in RTL design, chip validation, characterization, or related areas - Hands-on experience with basic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generator, logic analyzer, network analyzer, etc - Board bring-up, hardware design and PDN noise analysis experience is a plus Required Skills: Solid-state physics, Microelectronics, Semiconductor fundamentals, Scripting languages - TCL, Scripting languages - PERL, Scripting languages - Python, C programming, C++ programming, Visual Basic programming, RTL design - Verilog, RTL design - VHDL, Chip characterization, Lab equipment usage - Oscilloscope, Lab equipment usage - Signal generator, Lab equipment usage - Logic analyzer, Lab equipment usage - Network analyzer, Board bring-up, Hardware design, PDN noise analysis, Results orientation, Troubleshooting, Analysis Benefits: Health benefits that begin day one, Retirement savings plans, An industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature