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Engineer II - Validation

Microchip Technology Inc. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Posted Sep 22, 2025

Role & seniority: Validation/Test Engineer (2–5 years experience; early-to-mid level)

Stack/tools: Protocols: USB (USB3.0/2.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), TSN; Hardware development (schematic design, PCB prototyping); scripting (TCL/TK, Python); high-level languages (C/C++); HDL (VHDL/Verilog); lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic/protocol analyzers, traffic generators)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop validation and test plan documentation based on datasheets

  • Specify/design test environments (software requirements, lab equipment, test boards)

  • Conduct lab-based post-silicon validation, data collection/analysis, and document results; replicate customer issues in lab

Must-have skills

  • 2–5 years’ relevant experience; Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related

  • Strong verbal/written communication; ability to work in a collaborative lab environment

  • Proficiency with electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic/protocol analyzers, traffic generators)

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with USB, USB PD, Ethernet, TSN

  • Experience in hardware development (schematics/PCB prototyping)

  • Proficiency in TCL/TK, Python; C/C++ and VHDL/Verilog

  • Location & work type: Not specified; lab-based, no travel required; on-site in a lab environment (travel not required)

Full Description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Responsibilities: Develop validation and test plan documentation based on datasheets Specify and design test environments including Software requirements, Lab Equipment requirements, Test board designs Perform lab-based post-silicon validation data collection, analysis and document results. Work in the lab to replicate customer issues Desired Skills/Knowledge: Familiarity of one of more of the following protocols: USB (USB3.0, USB2.0), USB Power Delivery, Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G/25G), TSN concepts Hardware Development (Schematic Design, PCB prototyping) Working knowledge of Scripting language e.g. TCL/TK , Python Working knowledge of High level SW language e.g. C/C++ and HDL e.g. VHDL/Verilog Requirements/Qualifications: Desired Experience: 2-5 years Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related discipline. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good working knowledge of Electronics Lab equipment, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, Traffic generator Must be self-motivated and able to work in collaborative group in lab environment Travel Time: No Travel To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission. Microchip Recruitment Privacy Notice Recruitment Scam Alert Microchip will never: Request banking or payment information during the application or interview process. Ask candidates to register or pay for a training class as part of the application or interview process. Ask candidates to receive or ship packages or goods as part of the recruitment process. Use email address not ending with "@microchip.com". Use instant messaging to communicate. Be wary of generic emails or vague job details. If something feels suspicious, stop communicating immediately. To report potential scams, contact us at HR.Compliance@microchip.com.

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