R&D Design Engineer

Job Title

R&D Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design engineer in an R&D team based in Bruges responsible for developing and validating semiconductor products. Works with cross-functional teams (test, process, product) to deliver design solutions from concept through prototype verification.

Focus is hands-on engineering: specification interpretation, circuit/block design, simulation, and supporting lab bring-up and characterization.

Experience Level

Mid-level; years of experience not specified in the source posting.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities typically include:

• Develop and implement circuit and/or block-level designs according to specifications.
• Create and run simulations to verify functionality and performance.
• Support layout reviews, design-for-test, and verification activities.
• Debug issues in silicon and coordinate fixes with process and test teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, design notes, and test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules and quality targets.

Requirements

Key requirements and desirable skills:

• Practical experience with semiconductor design flows, simulation tools, and verification methodologies (must-have).
• Experience debugging silicon and supporting laboratory characterization (must-have).
• Familiarity with design-for-test, layout constraints, and cross-team collaboration (must-have).
• Experience with scripting or automation for design and verification tasks (nice-to-have).
• Previous work in R&D or prototype development environments (nice-to-have).

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.