Applications Engineer – Touch Solutions

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Job Description: Shape the Future of Touch Technology

At Microchip, we develop the technology that powers millions of products worldwide, from industrial and automotive systems to consumer electronics and smart devices. As a global leader in embedded control solutions, we combine technical innovation with a culture built on collaboration, ownership and continuous learning. We are looking for an engineer in the early stages of their career, from a recent graduate through to someone with up to seven years of industry experience, to join our maXTouch team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in touch interface technology, work directly with global customers, and contribute to next-generation products while learning from experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

As part of our Applications Engineering team, you will help develop and support industry-leading capacitive touch solutions, working across hardware, software and system-level challenges to bring innovative products to market.

What You'll Do:

• Lead applications engineering activities for new maXTouch product developments, including validation, characterization and technical documentation.
• Design and develop evaluation boards, reference hardware and custom test equipment.
• Create and enhance engineering tools, automation solutions and test utilities using C# and Python.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, troubleshooting and workflow efficiency.
• Support customers worldwide by diagnosing technical issues, optimizing designs and delivering innovative solutions.
• Deliver technical training, demonstrations and application support both remotely and on-site.
• Collaborate across hardware, software, test and product teams to help shape next-generation capacitive touch technologies.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline (HND with significant relevant experience also considered).
• An early-career engineer with 0-7 years of post-graduate experience, looking to continue building technical expertise and customer-facing skills.
• Experience in electronic circuit design, debugging, validation and laboratory-based investigation of analogue and digital systems.
• Knowledge of PCB schematic design, hardware development and electronic test methodologies.
• Software development experience in C#, Python and/or embedded C.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, soldering equipment and other electronic laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in global multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership, initiative and a desire to continuously learn and develop.

Why Join Microchip?

Join a collaborative global engineering team developing innovative touch technologies used in products around the world. You'll work alongside experts across hardware, software, applications and product development, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle while helping customers bring their designs to market. This role is ideally suited to engineers at the beginning of their professional journey who want to accelerate their growth through hands-on technical challenges, customer interaction and exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technology. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, expand your skills across multiple disciplines and make a meaningful contribution from day one. At Microchip, you'll enjoy the stability, resources and long-term career opportunities of a global semiconductor leader while helping to develop technology that improves the way people interact with the world around them.

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Summary Location: United Kingdom- Whiteley Type: Full time