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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. has an Intern-Engineering (Applications) opening based in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Applications team in providing technical support, writing applications notes, setting up lab equipment to analyze and recreate customer system problems, issuing device / data sheet errata, embedded firmware debug/development, assist with customer deliverables, and providing technical support. Candidate must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with SAS/SATA/NVMe Protocol, RAID controller embedded firmware, OS drivers, and management software

• Support PCIe, security, and encryption technologies

• Assist with customer and ODM requirements, design win support, deliverables, and initial system bring-up activities

• Support channel customers, ecosystem partners, and distribution teams

• Setup and maintain system compatibility and debug lab

• Maintain knowledge base & issue tracking database

• Perform code updates

• Work independently, and in a team environment

• Assist with root cause & documenting customer issues in a timely manner

• Develop and review customer level documentation including user guides, release notes, technical product training, and application notes

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• Coursework, academic projects, or internship experience in applications or software development

• Basic understanding of computer architecture

• Scripting or automation knowledge (Python, Java, Tcl, other)

• SW programming experience (Java and C)

• Experience with installing OSes (Linux and Windows), setting up hardware and drivers

• Good writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with driver development / embedded FW development

• Experience with Java NetBeans or Tcl/Tk scripting language is an asset

• Familiarity with storage and protocols such as NVME, SAS/SATA, SCSI, TCP/IP is an asset

• Familiarity with high-speed design and signal integrity concepts is an asset

• Experience with board-level debug & bring-up

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