Sr. Principal Engineer, MEMS Development arbeitnow Sitimecorporation Munich, Bavaria · 10/18/2026

Primetime; München; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SiTime in Munich is seeking a Principal MEMS Development Engineer to drive next‑generation MEMS resonator technology and scalable products. You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and marketing to shape the technical roadmap.

The role emphasizes hands‑on MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling, with responsibilities to deliver high‑impact, innovative solutions and mentor junior engineers in a fast‑growing semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering or physics with MEMS focus.
• 10+ years MEMS or sensor development; 15+ preferred.
• Proven success leading MEMS development programs.
• Hands‑on across MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling.
• Experience with finite element tools and data processing (COMSOL/ANSYS, Matlab/Python).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of programming languages, circuits, metrology equipment and methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead development of new MEMS technologies and improve current devices.
• Lead definition and execution of challenging technical projects.
• Advise management on challenges, impact, and recommendations.
• Develop new or improved resonators, MEMS technologies and products.
• Contribute to SiTime’s technical roadmap with Marketing and Exec teams.
• Interface with vendors and establish partnerships favorable to SiTime.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and PM to deliver scalable execution.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and lead critical initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Type: Onsite

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

Job Summary

Join the team that is revolutionizing the timing industry with the best Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) timing products in the world. As a Principal MEMS Development Engineer, you will use your technical and creative problem-solving skills to push forward MEMS technology and engineer resonators for SiTime’s next-generation timing products. 

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the development of new MEMS technologies, enhance performance or manufacturability of existing devices, improve measurement or simulation infrastructure, both through team effort and personal technical contributions
• Lead definition and execution of challenging technical projects. 
• Advise management of challenges, impact, recommendations.
• Develop new or improved resonators, MEMS technologies and/or products.
• Contribute technical ideas for SiTime’s technical roadmap, by working with Marketing and Executive teams in defining next-generation products based on new technologies. 
• Interface with local and overseas vendors, establish new partnerships favorable to SiTime business
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to deliver scalable, predictable development execution.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and lead critical initiatives as required.

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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
• 10+ years of industry experience in MEMS or specialty sensor development; 15+ years is preferred. Experience with MEMS timing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and delivering complex MEMS development programs.
• Hands‑on technical credibility across MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling.
• Strong technical and business judgment with the ability to innovate, design experiments, and interpret complex data.
• Experience with finite element simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS) and data processing tools (Matlab, Python).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of programing languages, circuits, metrology equipment, and methods
• Passion for execution excellence, ownership, delivering exceptional results

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. 

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