Sr. Engineer, MEMS Characterization & Metro

SiTime Corp.; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SiTime Corp. in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior MEMS Characterization and Metrology Engineer to design and deploy MEMS test systems for engineering characterization and manufacturing testing of SiTime MEMS resonators.

You will explore novel test methodologies, perform hands-on hardware development, and build software for test automation, calibration, and data analysis to ensure high throughput and reliability across production environments.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required; PhD preferred.
• Proven track record of driving technical projects with aggressive schedules in cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with analog electronics, board-level design and debug, RF device characterization.

Responsibilities

• Exploration and prototyping novel test methodologies for high-precision timing parameter measurements.
• Hands-on hardware development and system validation of custom MEMS test systems for engineering and mass production.
• Development of software for test execution and automation, data acquisition, system calibration, and data analysis required for high-precision timing devices.
• Documentation of MEMS test system architecture, design, software, etc.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams for system qualification and release-to-production.
• Optimization of system performance focusing on throughput, precision, and reliability.
• Drive and/or support projects and other company-driven objectives, as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Experiment design

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics (PhD preferred)

Tools

C#

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

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 revolutionizing the timing industry with the best MEMS-based timing products in the world. As a Senior MEMS Characterization and Metrology Engineer, you will use your technical and creative problem-solving skills to develop and deploy custom MEMS test systems for engineering characterization and manufacturing test of SiTime MEMS resonators.

Responsibilities

• Exploration and prototyping novel test methodologies for high-precision timing parameter measurements.
• Hands-on hardware development and system validation of custom MEMS test systems for engineering and mass production.
• Development of software for test execution and automation, data acquisition, system calibration, and data analysis required for high-precision timing devices.
• Documentation of MEMS test system architecture, design, software, etc.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams for system qualification and release-to-production.
• Optimization of system performance focusing on throughput, precision, and reliability.
• Drive and/or support projects and other company-driven objectives, as needed

Qualifications & Requirements (Education Must Be Included)

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics. PhD is preferred. Exceptional candidates with other technical backgrounds will be considered.
• Proven track record of driving technical projects and executing on aggressive schedules in cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with analog electronics, board-level design and debug, electrical characterization of RF devices, and deep knowledge of associated test equipment.
• Demonstrated programming experience in C#, familiarity with LabView and MATLAB is a plus.
• Strong ability to design, conduct, and analyze experiment results
• Previous experience with MEMS design, test and/or characterization is preferred.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• High level of self-motivation and drive for making an impact.
• Passion for hands-on technical leadership with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• A positive attitude and curiosity to learn new skills.

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.

• Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
• Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
• SiTime Corporation – YouTube