Sr. Engineer, MEMS Process Germany

SiTime Corp.; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Equity grants

Competitive compensation

Job summary

SiTime is seeking a Sr. MEMS process integration Engineer to design, characterize, and advance MEMS timing devices. You will help develop next-generation MEMS products and work across teams to translate design requirements into robust fabrication processes.

The role emphasizes technical problem solving, experimental design, and collaboration with MEMS Foundry partners to achieve high yield and reliability in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design, conduct and analyze MEMS fabrication experiments.
• Experience with MEMS device characterization and measurement.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and DOE software.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate MEMS process flows to meet design specs.
• Develop MEMS fabrication and integration with fab/foundry partners.
• Drive process yield improvements with MEMS Foundry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize device performance.
• Plan and execute experiments to understand device physics and materials.

Skills

MEMS fabrication

Electrical testing

DOE / statistical analysis

Data analysis

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

PhD preferred

Job description

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. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com .

Job Summary

Join the team that is revolutionizing the timing industry with the best silicon Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) timing products in the world. As a Sr. MEMS process integration Engineer, you will use your technical and creative problem solving skills to design, characterize, and improve MEMS devices and develop and build SiTime’s next-generation of MEMS products. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and career paths, and welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate process flow based on MEMS design requirements and product requirement
• MEMS process development and integration to fab/foundry
• Drive continuous improvement in MEMS process and yield with MEMS Foundry
• Work with MEMS Foundry to Design and Execute experiments, analyze data, and present results with process change recommendations
• Design, run, and analyze experiments to understand device physics, materials in addition to fabrication
• Interface with local and overseas vendors
• Work in cross-functional teams, including Circuits, Systems, and Packaging
• Drive and/or support projects and other company goals as needed

It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering or Material Science. PhD preferred. Exceptional candidates with other technical backgrounds will be considered
• Skilled scientist with ability to design, conduct, and analyze experiments
• Strong hands‑on experience on MEMS/semiconductor fabrication
• Experience running laboratory experiments e.g. RF measurement is a plus
• Experience with Statistical analysis and DOE software, such as JMP or Spotfire
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), yield improvement
• A minimum of 5 years experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Excellent critical thinking and strong organizational skills
• Clear and concise scientific communication
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative fast‑paced team environment

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• A positive attitude and motivated to learn new skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative fast‑paced team environment

Compensation Range

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.

SiTime is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn More about SiTime

Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique.