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Senior Engineer I - Product

Microchip
October 26, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
$70,304 - $205,000 USD yearly
Test Engineering Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior Engineer I - Product

Role Summary

Support FPGA and SoC products through qualification, production ramp, and high-volume manufacturing with a focus on product quality, reliability, yield improvement, and operational performance. Member of the Operations Product Engineering team working cross-functionally with Design, Technology Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, and Customer Support.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests approximately 5+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Support current and next-generation FPGA/SoC products through qualification, manufacturing ramp, and production.
  • Perform failure analysis and yield enhancement activities on FPGA/SoC products.
  • Analyze electrical test data, wafer sort data, and production trends to identify yield and quality improvements.
  • Drive manufacturing issue resolution and corrective actions for product- and test-related challenges.
  • Participate in silicon debug and validation activities related to production readiness and sustaining engineering.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare technical summaries, data analysis, and engineering recommendations based on product and manufacturing findings.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

  • 5+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.
  • Solid understanding of digital circuits, CMOS logic, VLSI fundamentals, and semiconductor physics.
  • Experience analyzing electrical test, characterization, yield, or manufacturing data.
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment using electrical test and debug equipment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective communication across teams.
  • Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience supporting FPGA, SoC, ASIC, CPLD, or related semiconductor products.
  • Experience performing failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, qualification, and reliability processes.
  • Experience supporting production ramp, sustaining engineering, or yield improvement activities.
  • Familiarity with data analysis, scripting, or engineering automation tools.

Education Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering is specified in the posting.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-10-25