Senior IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Join Microchip's Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) to design next-generation capacitive touch controllers and system-level HMI solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer products.

Responsible for end-to-end Capacitive Touch Engine (CTE) development including analog front-end control, digital signal processing, low-level firmware, and silicon bring-up.

Experience Level

Senior-level; typically 5+ years experience in digital or mixed-signal IC design.

Responsibilities

The role is hands-on from architecture through silicon bring-up. Key responsibilities include:

• Own CTE acquisition and control architecture and sequencing.
• Design, implement, and verify RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) for sensing and signal processing.
• Develop performance-critical embedded routines in assembly/C to control AFE acquisition and processing.
• Support silicon bring-up, debug, and feature validation.
• Investigate and resolve cross-domain issues spanning analog, digital, and firmware.
• Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and applications engineering teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies and system performance.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 5+ years industry experience in digital or mixed-signal IC design.
• RTL design and verification expertise.
• Proficient in Verilog / SystemVerilog.
• Embedded C programming and solid understanding of microcontroller architectures.
• Experience with modelling, scripting, or data analysis (Python, MATLAB or similar).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with PIC, ARM, or similar embedded MCU platforms.
• Exposure to functional safety or automotive standards (e.g. ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, IEC/UL 60730).
• Knowledge of capacitive touch sensing systems and familiarity with display technologies (OLED, micro-LED, large-format).

Education Requirements

Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics, or a related discipline required; Master’s degree 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.