Senior Field Applications Engineer for MCU's, Embedded Software, and Wired Networking

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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: : Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) with deep expertise in Network Communication Solutions (NCS) and Microcontroller Products. This role places a strong emphasis on Systems Engineering, embedded software tools, debuggers, and advanced C programming skills. As a technical leader, you will partner with customers to enable successful design, integration, and deployment of our wired networking and microcontroller solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of our embedded software ecosystem. This is a remote home office position, however the candidate will be required to live in the greater Portland, Oregon area to support local clients and sales. Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in field applications engineering, embedded software development, or technical support, with a focus on microcontrollers and networking products. Advanced proficiency in C programming for embedded systems, including experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), peripheral drivers, and protocol stacks. Strong hands-on experience with embedded software development tools, IDEs, compilers, and hardware debuggers (e.g., JTAG, SWD). Solid understanding of NCS products, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related networking protocols. Though the focus will be on NCS, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Software a strong Systems Engineering background and the ability to recognize opportunities throughout Microchip's product offerings is desired. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proven track record of customer engagement and technical project management. Willingness to travel as required (up to 10%). Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 90% sitting 10% standing and 100% indoors. Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster . 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.