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Senior Technical Staff Engineer-Applications

Microchip TechnologyAZ - Chandler, AZ · Tx - Austin - Park Centre, AZFull-time

The Senior Technical Staff Engineer leads technical strategy and customer success for the High Power Solutions Business Unit, acting as the primary subject matter expert for high-power semiconductor technologies including Silicon Carbide, IGBTs, power modules, and gate drivers. This role bridges customer needs with internal product development by providing system-level guidance, developing technical content, and representing the company at industry events and customer engagements worldwide. The engineer mentors technical talent, drives cross-functional collaboration, and influences product roadmaps based on market intelligence gathered from strategic accounts. This position suits accomplished applications or field applications engineers who combine deep power electronics expertise with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of developing technical teams and driving business outcomes without formal management authority.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 10 years in applications engineering, power electronics design, or system architectureStrong expertise in high-voltage and high-power semiconductor technologies, particularly Silicon Carbide (SiC), IGBTs, and power modulesProficiency with PCB design tools, circuit and system-level simulation tools, and laboratory test methodologiesDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and mentor engineers across global teamsStrong presentation and communication skills with ability to engage customers and executives at all levelsWillingness to travel internationally up to 25% and experience in customer-facing technical support
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Global microcontroller/analog semiconductor maker headquartered in Chandler since 1989.

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