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Principal Engineer - Quality
Microchip Technology INC · 🇺🇸 Boulder, CO, US
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- 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 roles4 certified filings for “Principal Engineer - Quality” (Industrial Engineers) in AZ: $103k–$124k, median $103k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- 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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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
If interested please follow the link to apply, please select Microchip Recruiter as the source; https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/microchiphr/External/job/Principal-Engineer-Quality_R2134-26 Job Description: Microchip Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Quality Team as a key contributor to product quality, process integrity and operational excellence. Responsibilities: • Act as the main quality liaison with suppliers, customers, and internal teams. • Resolve quality issues, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. • Inspect and verify conformance of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods. • Report on quality metrics, non-conformances, and recommend improvements. • Visit suppliers and customers to assess quality performance and gather feedback. • Support new supplier onboarding and AS9102 First Article Inspections. • Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and company standards. • Deliver training to staff and promote a quality-focused culture. • Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales. • Maintain technical competence and adapt in a fast-paced environment. • Perform additional quality engineering tasks as needed. Requirements/Qualifications: • US Citizenship Required - ITAR Site. • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent. • 10 years of experience in manufacturing. • Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written). • Must be familiar with ISO9001 requirements. Benefits • Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment • Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits • Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan • Restricted Stock Grant • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • 401K Retirement Savings Plan • Spending Accounts • Life Insurance • Long Term Care • Legal • Employee Assistance Plan Paid Time Off • Vacation Pay • Absence Time - "Sick Pay" • 10 Paid Holidays 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 of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000 - $232,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified. 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 Kn