Engineer II - Validation
MicrochipJob Title
Engineer II - Validation
Role Summary
Work on the Validation Engineering team to plan and execute product and system validation, characterization, test strategy, instrumentation, automation, data analysis, qualification evidence, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. Partner with design, product, test, manufacturing, quality, reliability, software, suppliers, and operations to deliver verification evidence, resolve issues, and improve product quality.
Experience Level
Mid-level - 2.5–5 years of relevant product and system validation, characterization, test, automation, and data-analysis experience.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities include translating requirements into verification plans, implementing test solutions, and supporting qualification and lifecycle activities.
- Translate product, design, performance, quality, reliability, manufacturing, and customer needs into test/verification requirements, plans, methods, and acceptance criteria.
- Develop, implement, validate, and sustain validation and characterization solutions, including instrumentation, automation, and data-analysis workflows.
- Analyze results for coverage, margins, variation, defects, performance, and risks; recommend corrective actions or design changes.
- Support integration, automation, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, qualification, and lifecycle changes.
- Create and maintain test designs, specifications, plans, procedures, scripts, data summaries, technical reports, and controlled records.
- Collaborate across design, product, validation, test, software, manufacturing, quality, reliability, suppliers, and customer-facing teams.
Requirements
Must-have skills, behaviors, and experience for successful performance in this role.
Must-have:
- Proven experience in validation strategy, measurement discipline, data analysis, test automation, and structured debugging.
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation, test development, and troubleshooting for product or system validation.
- Ability to produce qualification evidence, technical documentation, and controlled records.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills; demonstrated reliability and accountability in prior roles.
- Experience delivering outcomes in semiconductor, electronics, hardware/software, laboratory, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with EDA/CAD tools, scripting, simulation, calibration, or specific test platforms and automation frameworks.
- Experience supporting cross-functional qualification or manufacturing transfer activities.
Education Requirements
Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, plus 2.5–5 years of relevant validation experience. Preferred: Master’s degree in the same or related fields. Relevant professional certification is desired where job-related and approved.
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.
