Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. 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. we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. About the roleJoin Microchip's Human Machine Interface Division (HMID), the global centre of excellence behind industry-leading maXTouch capacitive sensing technology. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of touch controllers and system-level HMI solutions used across automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. What You'll Be DoingYou will take ownership of the Capacitive Touch Engine (CTE) design and development, working across: Analog front-end (AFE) acquisition controlDigital signal acquisition and processingLow-level firmware (assembly) for performance-critical executionIn collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will: Define and optimise CTE acquisition sequencing and control architectureDesign, implement, and verify RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) for sensing and signal processingDevelop high-performance embedded routines to control AFE acquisition and processingSupport silicon bring-up, debug, and feature validationInvestigate and resolve complex system issues across analog, digital, and firmware domainsContribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies and system performanceRequirements/Qualifications: Essential ExperienceDegree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics, or related discipline (Master's preferred)Strong industry experience (5+ years) in digital or mixed-signal IC designProven expertise in: RTL design and verificationVerilog / SystemVerilogEmbedded C programmingSolid understanding of microcontroller architecturesExperience with modelling, scripting, or data analysis (Python, MATLAB or similar)A collaborative, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skillsPreferred / Nice to HaveExperience with PIC, ARM, or embedded MCU platformsExposure to functional safety or automotive standards (e.g. ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, IEC/UL 60730)Knowledge of capacitive touch sensing systemsFamiliarity with display technologies (OLED, micro-LED, large-format touch systems)#LI-AG1Travel Time:0% - 25%To all recruitment agencies: Full time
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Senior Engineer F/M in Fareham, Hampshire employer: Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, and diversity, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the technology sector. With a commitment to employee development through nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs and a strong sense of community, employees are encouraged to grow and innovate within a multi-billion dollar global organization. Located in vibrant areas like Garching, Germany, and Whiteley, UK, Microchip offers unique opportunities for collaboration and career advancement in a dynamic work environment.
