Jr Digital Design Engineer

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products.

Job requirements:
- Degree in Electronics, Microelectronics or Electrical Engineer required. MSEE preferred;
- Technical knowledge of IC design methodology;
- Good knowledge of Verilog hardware description language;
- Very good knowledge of digital circuits and microprocessor architectures;
- Good knowledge of analog circuits and circuit simulators;
- Good knowledge of Unix/Linux based systems as well as scripting languages: Perl and Tcl;
- Knowledge of basic layout concepts and layout software is a plus;
- Be an excellent decision maker, able to take the information at hand and consistently make decisions that expedite the goals of the project;
- Good communication skills in writing and speaking English;

Job description:
- Design team member who will actively participate in design, simulation, optimization and validation of 8-bit mixed signal microcontrollers:
- Perform HDL design using the Verilog language and transistor level design using Cadence tools;
- Perform synthesis, power analysis, static timing analysis, automatic place and route (APR) at block level and chip level;
- Develop mixed signal modules and products;
- Simulate at the module level and full-chip product level to guarantee data sheet functionality and timing;
- Interface with and support applications, product, test engineering, marketing, development systems, technology development, CAD, layout and other design organizations;
- Validate and debug silicon products in order to achieve Release to Production;
- Occasional travel to the US for short periods;

Benefits of working at Microchip:
- Microchip's non-commissioned total compensation and benefits package includes a competitive base income, bonuses aligned with company-wide goals and targets, employee stock purchase program, health insurance coverage, etc.
- Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative manner as well as be compensated for success in driving the organization's growth
- Diverse and plentiful training and development opportunities (face-to-face, self-paced learning, online seminars etc.)
- Being part of and contributing to a fast-growing company in a dynamic, changing market