Engineer II - Applications

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Job Description:

Microchip is seeking an entry level Applications Engineer within the USB and Networking Group. The job responsibilities include:

Develop collateral such as application notes, data sheets, technical manuals, and other activities for new product development.

Maintain existing Linux/QNX/VxWorks/Windows drivers, add new features

Develop and support applications that interact with PCIe, USB layers

Develop demos for trade events

Develop and present technical training such as webinars, hands-on workshops, etc. to customers, sales and field application engineers.

Provide direct technical support to sales and field application engineers as well as key strategic customers.

Work in a team environment and interact with Design, Product /Test and Marketing teams.

Work with Marketing and Sales team to identify new applications and market spaces and assist in the definition of new products.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline.

Basic understanding of embedded software/firmware design.

Strong written communication skills.

Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in presentation of technical information.

Experience in direct customer service and support.

Experience in working with communication protocols such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.

Experience in basic electrical circuits design.

Fundamental understanding of programming in embedded assembly and C programming languages.

Fundamental understanding of common lab equipment such as function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes.

Experience in working with hardware and Microcontroller based designs.

Experience in trouble shooting hardware and software issues.

Experience working within Linux operating system distributions.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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