Engineer II, Post-Silicon Validation

Sitime-Corporation; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Equity grants

Job summary

SiTime in the Netherlands seeks a Post-Silicon Validation Engineer II to advance MEMS-based timing products. You will perform mixed-signal post-silicon validation, firmware support for test automation, and cross-functional collaboration with MEMS, CMOS, and NPI teams.

The role emphasizes development of test platforms, data analysis, and algorithm transfer to production. A strong background in analog/mixed-signal circuits and MATLAB, Python, C/C++ is required.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in productization of semiconductor sensor-based devices.
• Fundamental knowledge of analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Hands-on experience with electronics lab instrumentation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C, C++ with OO programming.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Validation, characterization, and release-to-production of MEMS-based timing products.
• Work with MEMS and circuit design teams to evaluate silicon at system and building block level.
• Develop and carry out experiments to prototype new system architectures and technologies.
• Design, develop, and validate PCB test platforms and firmware for automated data acquisition & analysis.
• Develop and transfer algorithms to final test and production environments.
• Perform engineering failure analysis to root cause product issues.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

OO programming

Statistical analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Metrology systems

Electronics lab instrumentation

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

The Post-Silicon Validation Engineer II is responsible for productizing SiTime’s revolutionary MEMS-based timing products. Responsibilities include mixed-signal post-silicon validation and characterization, system algorithms, firmware development, support to hardware development for test automation, test functions software development, execution of Failure Analysis, conduct experiments to prototype new system architectures for future products, and finally cross-functional interaction with MEMS, CMOS, NPI, Operations, Marketing organizations.

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

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Responsibilities:

• Validation, characterization, and release-to-production of MEMS-based timing products.
• Work with MEMS and circuit design teams to evaluate new silicon at system and building block level, recommend design improvements for enhanced performance.
• Develop and carry out experiments to prototype new system architectures and technologies.
• Design, develop, and validate PCB test platforms and firmware to enable automated data acquisition & analysis.
• Develop and transfer algorithms to final test and production environments.
• Perform engineering failure analysis to root cause product issues.

Qualifications & Requirement:

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in the productization of semiconductor sensor-based devices.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Hands-on experience with electronics lab instrumentation and measurements setups. Prior experience with metrology systems for evaluating timing parameters is preferred but not required.
• Very good programming skills with hands-on experience in MATLAB, Python, C, C++, including object-oriented programming.
• Very good statistical analysis skills.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• High level of self-motivation and drive to make an impact.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a highly 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer . We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by 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.