Director - Design Engineering at FHLB Des Moines

Director - Design Engineering

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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.

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Microchip Technology Inc., is a leading innovator in the field of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), providing cutting-edge technology solutions to a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, data centers, automotive, aerospace, and more. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of FPGA design, enabling our customers to achieve unparalleled performance and flexibility in their applications.

Position Overview:

As the Design Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design strategy and execution for our FPGA product lines. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and designers, driving innovation and ensuring the successful development of high-performance, scalable, and reliable FPGA solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of FPGA architecture, design methodologies, and the ability to translate customer requirements into cutting-edge products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop and execute the design strategy for the FPGA product portfolio, aligning with the company’s overall business objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Product Development:
  • Oversee the end-to-end design and development process for FPGA products, from concept through to production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, hardware, and software engineering, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of FPGA solutions.
  • Ensure that all designs meet the highest standards of performance, scalability, power efficiency, and reliability.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Direct Design Teams across different company sites for design, development and release to production of FPGA devices.
  • Provide technical leadership in FPGA architecture, logic design, verification, and implementation.
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that the company remains a leader in FPGA innovation.
  • Address complex design challenges and provide guidance on critical technical decisions.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with customers to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications and design requirements.
  • Communicate design strategies, progress, and outcomes to senior management and other key stakeholders.
  • Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and customer meetings as a thought leader in FPGA design.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Manage risks and resolve issues that could impact project success, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in FPGA design and development, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex FPGA products to market.
• Skills:
  • Hands-on experience and deep knowledge of FPGA architecture, design, and verification methodologies.
  • Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog.
  • Strong understanding of device physics, digital design, signal processing, physical design and system-level integration.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects across different geographical sites simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of FPGA design in a leading technology company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and growing organization.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% Sitting, 10% Walking, 10% Standing, Usual Business Hours

Pay Range:

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in California, is $180,000 - $265,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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.

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 become the very best embedded control solutions company ever. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.