Quality Engineer 1
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science, or equivalent experience.
- 0-2 years of related experience in semiconductor manufacturing design or processing, or Quality Assurance.
- Detail-oriented and critical-thinking characteristics are required.
- A teamwork-oriented approach is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for detailed metric and technical reports and presentations.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
- US Person status is required because the role provides access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by United States export laws; candidates must provide proof of US citizenship, permanent US residency, or protected-individual classification under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
- Act as Technical Review Board administration staff by using the company Technical Review Board tool to log, track, and maintain all Technical Review Board changes and records.
- Work on Non-Standard Customer Action Requests.
- Work on the Corrective Action Preventive Action system, including product and process quality issues, containment action plans, root-cause determination, and corrective-action implementation.
- Assist the Quality Engineering Team with developing and maintaining the Quality Management System.
- Participate as an audit team member to ensure compliance with AS9100 and assess the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
- Help facilitate continual improvement and a learning culture across functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives.
About the company
Microchip Technology provides embedded system solutions by selling hardware components like microcontrollers, FPGAs, silicon carbide devices, and analog parts, along with software and development tools. Its products work as configurable silicon paired with software and toolchains that engineers use to design and implement embedded systems in domains such as automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, aerospace, and telecom. The company differentiates itself through a broad product portfolio, a strong education and support ecosystem (including Microchip University), and direct B2B sales and services that help customers develop and deploy solutions. Its goal is to be a leading provider of end-to-end embedded system solutions, generating revenue from hardware, software licenses, development tools, and related services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chandler, Arizona
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 7, 2026 guidance implied June-quarter sales of $1.456 billion, up 35.3%.
- Backlog and bookings strengthened into fiscal 2027, with management citing improved visibility.
- Hyundai and Marelli partnerships expand Microchip's automotive Ethernet and display design wins.
What critics are saying
- The Schuman ERISA settlement cost $13 million and proves legacy liabilities remain alive.
- Capacity underutilization and inventory reserve charges still pressured gross margins in 2026.
- If automotive customers standardize on Broadcom or NXP Ethernet, Microchip's differentiation shrinks.
What makes Microchip Technology unique
- Microchip's September 29, 2026 10BASE-T1S portfolio targets zonal automotive Ethernet edge nodes.
- Its September 16, 2026 roundup spans PIC32, mSiC, space, and PolarFire.
- Microchip's 1.2V clock buffers, launched September 2026, simplify FPGA and SoC timing.
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Microchip enables scalable edge connectivity with expand Single Pair Ethernet portfolio. Article by: Microchip Technology Inc. Microchip's latest devices support next-gen zonal architectures, delivering flexible, space-efficient connectivity that extends Ethernet to the network edge. Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its 10BASE-T1S portfolio with the introduction of the LAN8679 and LAN8680 10BASE-T1S PMD transceivers, alongside the LAN8660X/1X/2X family of endpoints with integrated transceivers. Designed to support next-generation zonal architectures, these solutions deliver flexible, space-efficient connectivity that extends Ethernet to the network edge. As automotive, industrial and robotics systems evolve toward fully Ethernet-based networks, designers face increasing demands for simplified architectures, reduced wiring complexity and efficient edge node integration. Microchip's latest 10BASE-T1S devices address these challenges and are designed to meet AEC-Q100 and ISO 26262 functional safety standards, building on Microchip's VelocityDRIVE portfolio with additional multidrop connectivity solutions featuring a standardized, streamlined interface. The LAN8679 transceiver provides a standardized Open Alliance 3-Pin (OA3P) interface in a compact 8-pin VDFN package, supporting space-constrained edge nodes, while reducing pin count and design complexity. The LAN8680 builds on these capabilities by integrating System Basis Chip (SBC) features, including power management, system wake/sleep control and watchdog supervision. Both devices are engineered to enhance reliability and safety for demanding environments such as automotive and industrial applications. "Microchip's latest 10BASE-T1S portfolio advances our commitment to enabling scalable, all-Ethernet network architectures," said Charlie Forni, corporate vice president of Microchip's networking and connectivity business unit. "By combining OA3P interface simplicity with integrated endpoint functionality, these devices give designers the flexibility to build efficient, reliable systems while significantly reducing complexity at the edge." Complementing these devices, the LAN8660X/1X/2X endpoint family integrates a PMD transceiver into a single-chip Remote Control Protocol (RCP) solution. This approach enables designers to deploy compact, fully integrated edge nodes for applications such as control systems, lighting and audio without the need for external PHY components. By leveraging 10BASE-T1S multidrop topology, Microchip's solutions allow multiple nodes - typically eight or more - to share a single bus line. This reduces wiring weight, lowers system costs and eliminates the need for gateways, making it easier to connect sensors and actuators directly to the network edge. Microchip's expanded Single Pair Ethernet portfolio targets a wide range of applications, including automotive zonal architecture, industrial automation, robotics and aerospace and defense systems. The products align with industry trends toward consolidated networks and simplified connectivity frameworks, enabling designers to implement efficient and scalable all-Ethernet architectures.
Microchip expands Single Pair Ethernet portfolio with new 10BASE-T1S devices enabling scalable edge connectivity. New transceivers and integrated endpoint family simplify zonal architectures and reduce system complexity for automotive and industrial applications. 29 September 2026 16:00 Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the expansion of its 10BASE-T1S portfolio with the introduction of the LAN8679 and LAN8680 10BASE-T1S PMD transceivers, alongside the LAN8660X/1X/2X family of endpoints with integrated transceivers. Designed to support next-generation zonal architectures, these solutions deliver flexible, space-efficient connectivity that extends Ethernet to the network edge. Credit: Microchip Technology As automotive, industrial, and robotics systems evolve toward fully Ethernet-based networks, designers face increasing demands for simplified architectures, reduced wiring complexity, and efficient edge node integration. Microchip's latest 10BASE-T1S devices address these challenges and are designed to meet AEC-Q100 and ISO 26262 functional safety standards, building on Microchip's VelocityDRIVE(TM) portfolio with additional multidrop connectivity solutions featuring a standardized, streamlined interface. The LAN8679 transceiver provides a standardized Open Alliance 3-Pin (OA3P) interface in a compact 8-pin VDFN package, supporting space-constrained edge nodes, while reducing pin count and design complexity. The LAN8680 builds on these capabilities by integrating System Basis Chip (SBC) features, including power management, system wake/sleep control, and watchdog supervision. Both devices are engineered to enhance reliability and safety for demanding environments such as automotive and industrial applications. "Microchip's latest 10BASE-T1S portfolio advances our commitment to enabling scalable, all-Ethernet network architectures," said Charlie Forni, corporate vice president of Microchip's networking and connectivity business unit. "By combining OA3P interface simplicity with integrated endpoint functionality, these devices give designers the flexibility to build efficient, reliable systems while significantly reducing complexity at the edge." Complementing these devices, the LAN8660X/1X/2X endpoint family integrates a PMD transceiver into a single-chip Remote Control Protocol (RCP) solution. This approach enables designers to deploy compact, fully integrated edge nodes for applications such as control systems, lighting, and audio without the need for external PHY components. By leveraging 10BASE-T1S multidrop topology, Microchip's solutions allow multiple nodes - typically eight or more - to share a single bus line. This reduces wiring weight, lowers system costs, and eliminates the need for gateways, making it easier to connect sensors and actuators directly to the network edge. Microchip's expanded Single Pair Ethernet portfolio targets a wide range of applications, including automotive zonal architecture, industrial automation, robotics, and aerospace and defense systems. The products align with industry trends toward consolidated networks and simplified connectivity frameworks, enabling designers to implement efficient and scalable all-Ethernet architectures. For more information about Microchip's Single Pair Ethernet solutions, visit the website.
Microchip launches 65V digital power monitors for 48V systems. Microchip Technology has introduced the PAC1761 and PAC1861 families of 65V energy-aware digital power monitors for automotive, AI and data centre, networking and industrial applications using 48V power architectures. As systems move toward 48V designs to improve efficiency and support higher power requirements, designers need to monitor not only instantaneous voltage and current but also energy consumption over time. The new devices combine power measurement with 65V measurement capability and 75V transient spike protection to support reliable operation in higher-voltage systems. The PAC1761 and PAC1861 provide accumulated power measurement data that can help systems respond to changing energy conditions. The devices also offer programmable alerts for voltage, current and power excursions, step-limit detection for identifying sudden load changes, and configurable accumulated-energy thresholds. "The industry conversation is shifting from measuring power at a single point in time to understanding and responding to energy behavior across an entire system and its lifecycle," said Keith Pazul, vice president of Microchip's mixed-signal linear business unit. "The PAC1761 and PAC1861 families are designed to help customers build better performing and more reliable 48V systems that can measure instantaneous conditions and understand energy consumption and availability over time. These scalable, low-power solutions reduce monitoring overhead and include pin-compatible package options that improve source flexibility while reducing design risk," he added. The devices are designed for automotive, AI and data centres, networking, industrial systems, servers, telecommunications, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 48V power distribution applications. The PAC1761 provides 12-bit measurement resolution, while the PAC1861 offers 16-bit resolution. Both families are available in VDFN-8 packages similar to SOT23-8, VDFN-10 and MSOP-10 packages. Automotive-orderable variants are also available. Pin-compatible package options allow designers to move between devices based on system requirements, availability, cost and performance without extensive redesign. This can also help reduce qualification time and design risk. Microchip said the devices are designed to provide additional operating margin for 48V architectures, where higher measurement headroom and transient protection are required. Development support for the new devices includes the EV12R33A evaluation board, a Python Command Line Interface with library, a Linux driver and a generic C library with multiple MCU code examples. The PAC1761 and PAC1861 add energy accumulation and monitoring capabilities to Microchip's digital power monitoring portfolio, giving designers tools to track power conditions and energy use in systems that require higher voltage measurement capability and protection against transient events. Microchip Technology is widely recognized for its semiconductor, embedded systems, and timing solutions used across automotive, industrial, aerospace, communications, and consumer electronics applications. Through ongoing innovation in frequency control and precision timing technologies, the company aims to support next-generation electronic systems that demand higher performance, lower power consumption, and improved operational resilience.
Microchip Technology has launched the PAC1761 and PAC1861 families of 65V energy-aware digital power monitors for 48V power systems. The devices combine accumulated power-measurement insights with high-voltage measurement headroom and 75V spike protection capabilities. The monitors feature programmable alerts for voltage, current and power excursions, step-limit detection for sudden load changes, and configurable accumulated-energy thresholds. Target applications include automotive, AI/data centres, networking, industrial systems, servers, and telecom equipment. The 12-bit PAC1761 and 16-bit PAC1861 options are available in multiple pin-compatible packages, including automotive variants. Products start at $0.56 each in 10,000-unit quantities. Development support includes an evaluation board, Python CLI with library, Linux driver and generic C library with MCU code examples.
Build smarter, more resilient 48V power systems with energy-aware digital power monitoring from Microchip. New 65V digital power monitors help designers track accumulated energy data to improve system response in applications that also depend on higher levels of measurement headroom and spike protection. CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - As automotive, AI/data center, networking and industrial systems quickly migrate toward 48V power architectures to improve efficiency and support higher power demands, designers need more than visibility into instantaneous voltage and current conditions. They need systems that understand energy use over time and can respond intelligently to changing power conditions. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the PAC1761 and PAC1861 families of 65V energy-aware digital power monitors that combine accumulated power-measurement insights with the necessary high-voltage measurement headroom and transient spike protection capabilities to help make 48V power architectures more efficient and resilient. The move to 48V power architectures demands that digital power monitors have an additional operational margin of up-to-65V measurement and 75V of spike protection to ensure transient survivability. The PAC1761 and PAC1861 devices add to these capabilities the intelligence to understand and react in real time to energy usage dynamics based on accumulated power measurement data. "The industry conversation is shifting from measuring power at a single point in time to understanding and responding to energy behavior across an entire system and its lifecycle," said Keith Pazul, vice president of Microchip's mixed-signal linear business unit. "The PAC1761 and PAC1861 families are designed to help customers build better performing and more reliable 48V systems that can measure instantaneous conditions and understand energy consumption and availability over time. These scalable, low-power solutions reduce monitoring overhead and include pin-compatible package options that improve source flexibility while reducing design risk." Microchip's digital power monitoring devices feature programmable alerts for voltage, current and power excursions, step-limit detection to identify sudden load changes, and configurable accumulated-energy thresholds that enable proactive system management based on both instantaneous and long-term power behavior. Target applications include automotive, AI/data center, networking, industrial, server, telecom/Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 48V power distribution systems. The 12-bit PAC1761 and 16-bit PAC1861 options are available in VDFN-8 (similar to SOT23-8), VDFN-10 and MSOP-10 packages including automotive-orderable variants. Pin-compatible options can reduce redesign risk, shorten qualification cycles and give customers flexibility to move between devices as requirements, availability, cost or performance change. Development Tools Development support includes evaluation board EV12R33A, a Python Command Line Interface (CLI) with library, Linux(R) driver and generic C library with multiple MCU code examples. Pricing and Availability Products in the PAC1761 and PAC1861 families are available now starting at $0.56 each in 10,000-unit quantities for the PAC1761T-3E/E3 and PAC1861T-1E/3P, both in the MSOP-10 package. The price of the evaluation board EV12R33A is $49.00. You can purchase directly from Microchip or contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor. High-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish): About Microchip Technology: Microchip Technology Inc. is a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions that address critical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies and durable end markets. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio supports customers throughout the design process, from concept to completion. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support and delivers solutions across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. Note: The Microchip name and logo and the Microchip logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.