Engineer II - Design

Job Title

Engineer II - Design

Role Summary

Design Engineer on the R&D team developing next-generation acoustic-wave (SAW/BAW) filters and modules. The role focuses on material systems, manufacturing technologies, CAD and simulation tools, and RF characterization to advance microwave acoustic components and integrated modules.

Experience Level

Mid-level - up to 5 years professional experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver engineering work across design, simulation, measurement and cross-functional product development to mature next-generation acoustic-wave filter technologies.

• Develop and improve acoustic-wave filter technologies and the associated design tools for high-performance microwave acoustic components and modules.
• Perform electromagnetic, circuit and multiphysics simulations; validate designs with RF measurements and test equipment.
• Contribute to cross-functional product and technology development projects.
• Manage and contribute to multiple projects concurrently, meeting schedule and technical milestones.
• Develop basic software/tools to support engineering tasks and automation.
• Document technical results and present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with manufacturing, test, and other engineering disciplines to transfer technology into products.
• Travel as required (up to ~25%).

Requirements

Key technical skills and competencies required or strongly recommended.

• Must-have: Practical experience in RF engineering, including EM and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Keysight ADS) and RF measurement techniques.
• Must-have: Programming experience in MATLAB or other technical programming languages; ability to develop basic engineering tools.
• Must-have: Effective verbal and written communication skills in German and English, including preparation and presentation of technical documentation.
• Must-have: Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across teams.
• Nice-to-have: Background in microwave acoustic technologies (SAW/BAW) and multiphysics modeling from professional or academic experience.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with CAD and specialized simulation tools for microwave acoustics.

Education Requirements

Advanced degree required: Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.