Senior Engineer - Applications
- United Kingdom
نُشرت قبل 3 أيام
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Job Description:
As an Applications Engineer you will provide development and customer support for Microchip’s maXTouch® Capacitive Touch products. You will be part of a team both locally and worldwide that is responsible for creating and maintaining software and hardware solutions to support customer projects. You will also be part of a team developing next generation capacitive touch screen products.
Main Functions:
Key member of Multi-Discipline Team for new product development, responsible for all Applications-related project tasks, including product validation and documentation
Design and development of evaluation boards and custom test equipment for maXTouch products
Development of new software tooling (C#, Python)
Application of AI tools (Claude/ChatGPT/…) to assist with and optimise daily workflow and tasks
Advise on and implement innovative ideas and solutions for Microchip’s maXTouch customers worldwide
Troubleshoot customer designs and recommend improvements
Assist with manufacturability and usage issues
Deliver training in maXTouch products to customers, in person and virtually
Adhere to all prevailing company design rules (H/W & S/W), Processes and QA guidelines.
Job Requirements
Engineering Skill Set:
Experience of:
Electronic circuit design (analogue and digital)
Electronic circuit test and debug/diagnostics
PCB schematic entry
Experience of software development in C# and/or Python
Experience with embedded software in C
Experience of using AI (Claude/ChatGPT/…) in the work environment
Experience working in a multi-discipline team to deliver full product lifecycle development
Able to solder, use an oscilloscope and other lab test equipment.
Acquire in-depth expertise in relevant Microchip products and their applications to various industries
Requirements/Qualifications:
Ideally M.Sc./B.Sc. or B.Eng. Hons. in Electronics or a similar relevant subject (HND + relevant experience also acceptable).
Relevant work experience – a proven “problem solver” who thrives on complex technical challenges and is personally motivated to provide the best solution for clients
0-7 years’ post graduate experience. We are flexible on the years of experience.
Competencies:
Problem Solving—Systematically solves problems and hypothesizes possible client pain points, expectations, and implicit needs; brainstorms with team members to devise solutions to solve complex client challenges
Communication—Tailors communication to the client’s needs with authority; has strong verbal and written communication skills; good command of technical English
Ownership—Goes out of his or her way to complete a task and has relentless drive to achieve results; is independent and self-directed, and takes initiative
Workflow Management—Sets clear, realistic, and time-bound objectives that align to business growth; breaks each objective into tasks and process steps that can be achieved within a realistic timeframe. Manages competing claims on his/her time.
Travel Time:
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