Principal Design Engineer

Gcimanagement; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Whiteley seeks a Principal Design Engineer to join their R&D team. This role focuses on developing next generation maXTouch controllers within a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have strong digital design experience and problem-solving abilities. Key responsibilities include collaborating with design teams, defining acquisition sequencing, and validating touch systems. Benefits include a supportive culture for professional growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant industry experience in digital/mixed-signal IC design.
• Understanding of Micro-controller architecture and products.
• Expertise in RTL design and verification.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and validate next generation maXTouch controllers.
• Collaborate with chip design and firmware teams.
• Develop performance-critical assembly routines.

Skills

Digital design experience

Problem-solving skills

Programming in Verilog, System Verilog, C

Strong scripting skills (Python, Matlab)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Embedded MCU platforms (PIC/ARM)

Job description

Principal Design Engineer page is loaded## Principal Design Engineerlocations: United Kingdom - Whiteleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R422-26People 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 ; 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 without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!**Job Description:** 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, and 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 has won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.**Job Description:** This role will be part of the Microchip Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) which are responsible for the development of multitouch capacitive sensing devices, known as maXTouch. Based in Whiteley, UK, the Business Unit is a centre of excellence for capacitive touch sensing, you will be working in a small but highly skilled team, as part of a wider organization both within the Whiteley office and worldwide. We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our R&D team. This individual will drive the definition, design, and validation of next generation maXTouch controllers and system-level HMI solutions. They will be operating in a multidisciplinary environment (silicon, firmware, applications, sensor/mechanical). An ideal candidate will be a genuine problem solver and analytically minded. The role requires strong digital design experience, with the ability to specify, prototype, and verify RTL design in preparation for new silicon. **Key Responsibilities:** We are seeking a Senior Digital Design Engineer to architect, implement, and validate Capacitive Touch Engine (CTE) spanning analog-front-end (AFE) acquisition control, digital signal acquisition/processing, and low-level firmware in assembly. You will work in close collaboration with the chip design team and the Firmware team to: • Define CTE acquisition sequencing, digital control for AFE-driven sensing and the digital signal processing • Work with the design team to define, verify and simulate the RTL to ensure the implemented IP operates as expected as part of the complete touch system. • Develop performance-critical assembly routines that drive AFE acquisition and signal processing • Participate in silicon bring-up and feature validation • Work with firmware, validation, and lab teams to root-cause issues spanning AFE behavior, RTL sequencing, and low-level control path **Requirements/Qualifications:**• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics, or related field; Master’s preferred. • 5+ years relevant industry experience in digital/mixed-signal IC design • Understanding of Micro-controller architecture and products. • Good programming skills in Verilog, System Verilog, C. • Expertise in RTL design, verification • Strong scripting skills (Python, Matlab or similar) • Function as a team player, discrete, agile-minded, proactive, a clear communicator, and highly organized We believe the right candidate may not necessarily have all the qualifications today, but could be someone who can quickly grow into the position while contributing **Desirable Skills:** • Experience with PIC/ARM or other embedded MCU platforms. • Familiarity with Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, IEC/UL 60730, or functional safety flows. • Capacitive touch sensing and signal processing • Experience with OLED, micro LED, or large format multitouch displays (industrial/automotive). #LI-AL2**Travel Time:**0% - 25%**To all recruitment agencies**: *Microchip Technology Inc. **does not** accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.*At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.