Principal Test Engineer

About SiTime

SiTime is the Precision Timing company. Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry.

Responsibilities

• Define the ATE test flow and test plan for new products
• Contribute to pre-silicon test program simulation/verification and AI tool implementation
• Engage with design team on Design for Test (DFT) features and test plans
• Develop test software on ATE platforms, such as Teradyne ETS-88 and UltraFLEX
• Lead release-to-production activities and support the product into high volume production
• Lead yield enhancement and cost reduction projects
• Provide technical mentorship to other team members
• Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs evolve

Requirements

• Minimum BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience
• Background in ATE development for mixed-signal ICs
• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as Teradyne's ETS-88 or UltraFLEX preferred but not required
• Knowledge of analog electronics and experience with board-level troubleshooting and debug
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Hands-on experience with electronics lab instrumentation
• Experience with timing ICs (clock buffers, clock generators, PLLs, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Excellent programming skills and prior experience with C++
• Must be physically able to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• High level of self-motivation and drive to make an impact
• Strong people skills, and mentorship skills for engineers in the team
• Strong sense of ownership, desire to understand and solve problems, and drive to the finish line
• Strong interest in being hands-on in the lab
• Ability and desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $164,400.00 – $226,000.00. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals and equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.