Graduate R&D Engineer – System & Architecture

Join Microchip’s Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) and help develop next-generation capacitive sensing solutions used in automotive and industrial systems worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer (up to 3 years’ experience) to work at the forefront of touchscreen and human interface technology.

As part of the System and Architecture Group, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle—defining requirements for new silicon and firmware, developing architecture concepts to address a continuously evolving market, and supporting design, implementation, validation, and product delivery.

You will be working in a small but highly skilled team, as part of a wider organisation both within the Whiteley office and worldwide. You will receive both on‑the‑job and formal training.

Advanced capacitive touch sensing (maXTouch) systems

Analogue front-end (AFE) measurement and control

Embedded firmware for signal acquisition and processing

System-level optimisation for performance in challenging environments (e.g. noise, automotive conditions)

Silicon bring-up, validation, and feature development

Build deep expertise in capacitive sensing, signal processing, and embedded systems

Develop into a specialist in analogue front-end programming and system architecture

Gain exposure to the full semiconductor development lifecycle

Participate in the Microchip New College Graduate Programme, including training, mentoring, and cross-functional projects

Work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts across global teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear and effective communication (technical and non-technical)

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies

At Microchip, you will work on real-world products that shape the future of human-machine interaction. We offer a supportive environment where early-career engineers can grow quickly—combining hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship to build both technical depth and broader business understanding.

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