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Senior Engineer I - Technical Support
Microchip Technology INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 39 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Microchip Technology INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Senior Technical Staff Engineer-Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $121k–$174k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Microchip Technology INC
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 39 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Please follow the link to apply selecting "Microchip Recruiter" as your source: https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/microchiphr/External/job/Senior-Engineer-I---Technical-Support_R731-26 Job Description: Join a team of professionals dedicated to providing high-level, high-quality support to customers in Military, Industrial, Financial, Space, and Frequency & Time Synchronization Solutions. As a Senior Technical Support Engineer, you will play a key role in troubleshooting, technical guidance, and post-sales support for Microchip’s Frequency and Time Systems products. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise in timing and synchronization systems, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer support in high-stakes environments. As a Senior Technical Support Engineer, your primary duties will include, but are not limited to: • Develop expertise in Primary Reference Standards, including Atomic Clocks, to assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. • Interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and production/manufacturing procedures to diagnose and resolve product issues. • Troubleshoot FTS timing and synchronization systems, guiding customers through fault identification and resolution. • Log customer cases in the Salesforce system, ensuring accurate records and timely updates. • Work on solutions or workarounds for customer issues, escalating critical cases when necessary to ensure rapid resolution. • Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, providing clear updates and technical guidance. • Proactively communicate with Technical Support Management regarding case status and escalations. • Document solutions and maintain up-to-date records of customer cases. • Focus on post-sales technical engagements for Microchip Frequency and Time Systems (FTS) products. • Provide front-line technical and applications support to customers and internal sales teams. • Deliver technical presentations and training tailored to customer requirements, emphasizing the scalable features of Microchip FTS equipment. • Perform data analysis using proprietary software tools to support troubleshooting and solution development. Requirements/Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field. • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant industry experience. • Strong working knowledge of frequency references, protocols, and network timing technologies including NTP, PTP, IRIG, GPS, GNSS, Network Synchronization, and Test Methodologies. • Demonstrated experience in data analysis and troubleshooting timing/synchronization or similar electronic/RF systems. • Proficiency in interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, and manufacturing procedures. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently via phone or web-based conference calls. • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications. • Strong organizational skills and a systematic, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. • Self-motivated with strong time management and prioritization skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Four or more years of technical support or customer service experience. • Experience supporting customers in telecommunications, aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure sectors. • Experience delivering technical presentations or customer training sessions. U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof