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Microchip

Pr. Engineer-GL-Test

LocationPhilippines - PTC
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have14
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of semiconductor test engineering experience
At least 3 years of people management or team leadership experience within a Test Engineering (TE) or Product Engineering (PE) environment
Strong platform-agnostic expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) engineering
Deep understanding of test methodologies and engineering fundamentals
Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tester platforms and systems
Proven experience in production sustaining
Proven experience in yield improvement
Proven experience in failure analysis
Proven experience in Engineering Change Order (ECO) management
Advanced statistical and data analysis skills, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R (GRR), ANOVA
Application of statistical methods for yield and quality improvement
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Hands-on technical leader who actively contributes to engineering and technical work while effectively leading the team
Nice to have4
Hands-on experience with J750, SPEA, and Eagle testers is preferred
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows and automation-driven practices
Experience using scripting, data tools, or AI-based solutions to improve engineering efficiency is an advantage
Experience collaborating with geographically distributed or cross-site engineering teams is preferred
Skills
J750
SPEA
Eagle
ATE
AI
scripting
MSA
GRR
ANOVA
ECO
About the company
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
Position Overview
Microchip Technology is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineering lead to lead the Sustaining and Enhancement Test Engineering team.
This is a hands-on working leadership role. The successful candidate manages a team of Test Engineers while remaining personally active in day-to-day test engineering work across analog, power, and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
The ideal candidate brings strong test engineering fundamentals and platform-agnostic depth across ATE environments, with the ability to ramp quickly on new systems, combined with the leadership skills to guide and develop a high-performing team
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & People Management
• Manage, mentor, and develop Test Engineers at PTC Philippines
• Set team objectives aligned with Business Unit goals and team KPIs
• Coordinate workload distribution and resource planning across sustaining projects
• Identify training needs and drive skill development across the team
• Stay engaged in technical work to maintain credibility and support team delivery
Hands-On Test Engineering: Sustaining & Enhancement
• Perform and lead sustaining activities including test program maintenance, debug, and optimization across multiple ATE platforms
• Drive test program enhancements to improve yield, throughput, test coverage, and test time
• Review and approve engineering changes impacting test flows and programs
• Participate directly in resolving test escapes, production failures, and quality issues — including floor-level debug when needed
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions with Product Engineering and Quality teams
• Lead or co-lead enhancement projects to expand test coverage, reduce escapes, or improve test economics
• Serve as the primary test engineering liaison; coordinate with Test Operations, Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams
• Champion test engineering best practices, standardized workflows, and task automation initiatives across the team
• Track and report key metrics: test yield, test escapes, cycle time, and project status
• Apply advanced statistical analysis (MSA, GRR, ANOVA) to drive data-informed decisions on yield and quality improvement
Leadership Competencies
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Hands-On Technical Leader
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Actively contributes to engineering and technical work while effectively leading the team
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Serves as a trusted subject matter expert in test methodologies and engineering fundamentals
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Team Builder
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Develops and mentors engineers to support professional growth
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Promotes a collaborative, high-trust, and team-oriented environment
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Results-Oriented
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Drives projects to successful completion with strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus
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Cross-Cultural Communicator
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Works effectively with teams and stakeholders across the Philippines, US, and other global locations
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Problem Solver
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Uses structured and analytical thinking to address complex and ambiguous technical challenges
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Initiative
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Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, automation, and process optimization
Requirements/Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
•
Minimum of 10 years of semiconductor test engineering experience
•
At least 3 years of people management or team leadership experience within a Test Engineering (TE) or Product Engineering (PE) environment
•
Strong platform-agnostic expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) engineering
•
Deep understanding of test methodologies and engineering fundamentals
•
Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tester platforms and systems
•
Hands-on experience with J750, SPEA, and Eagle testers is preferred
•
Proven experience in:
•
Production sustaining
•
Yield improvement
•
Failure analysis
•
Engineering Change Order (ECO) management
•
Advanced statistical and data analysis skills, including:
•
Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
•
Gauge R&R (GRR)
•
ANOVA
•
Application of statistical methods for yield and quality improvement
•
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows and automation-driven practices
•
Experience using scripting, data tools, or AI-based solutions to improve engineering efficiency is an advantage
•
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
•
Experience collaborating with geographically distributed or cross-site engineering teams is preferred
Travel Time:
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