Engineer I-Software Development
Microchip Technology Inc.About the role
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Job Description:
Microchip in Beverly, MA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems used in the manufacturing and characterization of atomic clocks, oscillators, timing modules, and related frequency-control products.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test software for production environments.
- Implement test sequences that measure key product parameters in compliance with formal product specifications.
- Develop applications using C, C#, Python, VB.NET, SQL, and related languages.
- Interface with and control industrial and laboratory equipment, including Environmental Chambers, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Frequency Counters, Phase Noise Analyzers, and RF/Timing Measurement Instruments.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements.
- Troubleshoot test failures and perform root-cause analysis.
- Improve test architectures, automation frameworks, and data analysis tools.
- Generate documentation for software, procedures, and test systems.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Person capable of working with products and information controlled under EAR and ITAR regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 0 - 2 years of experience developing automated test systems or equivalent engineering software.
- Strong proficiency in C, C#, Python, VB.NET, SQL, and related development tools.
- Understanding of electrical circuits, measurement fundamentals, and signal analysis.
- Understanding of software-based control of test instruments and industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Experience developing automated test sequences for manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing automated test systems or equivalent engineering software.
- Experience with RF, timing, or frequency-control products (oscillators, OCXOs, atomic clocks).
- Knowledge of automation frameworks and data analysis tools.
- Experience with precision measurement systems and long-term stability testing.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement practices.
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