Principal Engineer - Product

Job Title

Principal Engineer - Product

Role Summary

Senior product engineer for high-reliability and space-grade power discrete semiconductors in Microchip's Hi Rel and RF Solutions group based in Lawrence, MA. Lead qualification, characterization, and continuous improvement across foundry, test, assembly and manufacturing.

Primary focus: drive product qualification, yield and quality improvements, support customer-facing engineering, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Minimum 10 years' experience in semiconductor product engineering; experience with discrete device characterization and qualification required.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities include product qualification, documentation, cross-functional coordination, and mentoring.

• Design, characterize, and qualify discrete power semiconductor products (diodes, transistors, MOSFETs).
• Drive yield, quality improvement and cost reduction with foundries, assembly, test and QA teams.
• Lead root-cause and failure analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Plan and execute electrical parameter testing and hands-on test characterization.
• Manage product BOMs; create and review assembly/screening travelers and datasheets.
• Provide customer-facing engineering and custom product support.
• Drive new product qualification and support marketing and planning groups.
• Mentor and lead less experienced engineers within the Product Engineering team.
• Occasional domestic travel (up to 25%).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and eligibility are listed first; additional beneficial skills follow.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing product engineering for discrete devices.
• Hands-on experience with AC/DC electrical parameter testing for diodes, transistors and MOSFETs, including test characterization and analysis.
• Experience with radiation effects and testing (TID, SEE, ELDRS).
• Proven experience in root-cause/failure analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience collaborating with foundry, test, manufacturing, QA, suppliers and subcontractors to qualify materials and packages.
• Ability to create and review product documentation and manage BOM changes.
• U.S. export control eligibility required: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
• Able to perform standard lab/office tasks (primarily sitting; some standing and walking).

Nice-to-have:

• Working knowledge of MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-STD-750 and MIL-STD-883 for reviewing customer drawings.
• Six Sigma familiarity; FMEA, DMEA, 5-whys and other root-cause methodologies.
• Statistical tools (JMP, Minitab); SPICE modeling and parameter extraction.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Silvaco TCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or relevant engineering degree required; Master’s degree (MS) preferred.

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.