Principal Engineer - Analog Design

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The Timing and Communication Group (TCG) at Microchip has an open vacancy for principal analog design engineer. The responsibility spans a wide range of activities such as the design, simulation and validation of analog integrated circuits (ICs). The products are usually mixed signal SOC designs. The Analog team develops the critical IP blocks used in the TCG timing products. These circuits include multi-GHz PLL circuits, high speed digital circuits, MEMS drivers and high-speed performance IO pads.

As an Analog Design Engineer and a member of the Analog IP team, you will:

• Work with analog design leads and architects to design specific analog IP blocks.
• Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions.
• Develop models of design blocks for inclusion in top-level mixed-signal simulations.
• Perform block-level validation of silicon process devices and system-level laboratory evaluation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience working on analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• High-speed and analog circuit design experience including the following: ADCs, DACs, Filters, PLLs, DLLs, and high-speed I/Os.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit theory, design, and layout.
• Hands‑on experience in scripting and automation using skill language, python, Perl and tcl.
• Strong knowledge in Cadence IC design flow and tools.
• Expertise in the system design of mixed signal circuits is preferred.
• Strong knowledge in Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling and simulation.
• Good communication, teamwork skills and experience working with multi‑site teams are desirable.

Travel Time 0% - 25%

Pay Range We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature.

The annual base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $157,000.* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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