Senior Design Engineer - Mixed Signal IC Design Architect

Senior Design Engineer - Mixed Signal IC Design Architect

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) On-site
Microchip Technology

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive design and integration of next-gen touch controllers in a dynamic team.
  • Company: Join a leading tech company focused on innovation and diversity.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
  • Other info: Work in a multidisciplinary team with excellent career advancement potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge touch-sensing technology across various industries.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's in relevant field; 5+ years in IC design; strong Verilog and scripting skills.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

Overview

In this role you will drive the design, verification and integration of next-gen ma XTouch controllers within Microchip’s HMID.

You will collaborate with chip design and firmware teams to define CTE acquisition sequencing, RTL, and low-level software, contributing to a multitouch sensing platform used across industries.

The position blends silicon, firmware and sensor work in a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to influence product performance and bring-up.

You will operate in a culture that values growth, diversity and technical excellence, with meaningful impact on touch-sensing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement and validate Capacitive Touch Engine (CTE) across AFE control, DSP, and firmware
  • Define RTL sequencing and digital control for AFE-driven sensing
  • Verify and simulate RTL to ensure IP works within the touch system
  • Develop performance-critical assembly routines for AFE and signal processing
  • Participate in silicon bring-up and feature validation
  • Collaborate with firmware, validation, and lab teams to root-cause AFE/RTL issues
  • Key requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • 5+ years in digital/mixed-signal IC design
  • Knowledge of microcontroller architecture
  • Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, C
  • Expertise in RTL design and verification
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Matlab or similar)
  • Team player, proactive, organized, and clear communicator
  • team player
  • agile-minded
  • proactive
  • Verilog
  • System Verilog
  • C

Senior Design Engineer - Mixed Signal IC Design Architect 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.

Microchip Technology

Contact Details:

Microchip Technology Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Design Engineer - Mixed Signal IC Design Architect

Mixed Signal IC Design
Capacitive Touch Engine (CTE) Architecture
RTL Sequencing
Digital Control for AFE
Verilog
SystemVerilog
C Programming