Principal Engineer - Product

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Job Description:

Microchip's Networking and Connectivity team is looking for a Product Engineer/Project Leader to drive all facets of New Product Development.  The key functions of this role are:

• Own New Product Development from design phase through mass production
• Work with Architecture, Design, Marketing, Software, Test, Planning and Manufacturing teams to achieve common goal of successful product launch
• Interface with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues that are technical (fab, test, design related) and non-technical (supply chain, finance, system related)
• Work with Applications and Quality Engineering teams to support customer returns and failure analysis
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and cost
   

Requirements/Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate to all levels (individual contributor to VP level) and various positions (planning, customer support, R&D Engineering, etc). 
• Experience with leading global teams through complex projects.
• Flexibility to communicate with different time zones as needed.
• Semiconductor packaging technology knowledge a plus (QFN, FCBGA, ...).
• Automotive support knowledge with emphasis on die and package qualification.
• Good understanding of semiconductor device physics and processing.
• Applicants with diverse experience in both program management and technical backgrounds encouraged to apply. 
• Strong analytical skills to analyze validation data, ATE datalogs and fab electrical test data
• Experience with bench laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, supplies and meters
• Ability to comprehend and review design objective specifications and data sheets
• Knowledge with USB, PCI and Ethernet desirable but not required.
• Customer facing experience is a plus.
• Coding in C++, Visual Basic, SQL is a plus.

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