Director Test Engineering

SiTime; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health and wellness program

Job summary

SiTime is seeking a Director of Test Engineering to lead a global team and drive production test solutions for MEMS timing products. The role combines technical leadership with strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration to enable cutting-edge timing technologies.

The position emphasizes building scalable test systems, defining roadmaps, and leveraging automation and AI to improve workflows and product introductions.

Qualifications

• Minimum MS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience as a technical leader with deep-dive debugging and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically diverse team of engineers developing test and automation solutions.
• Define test strategies/roadmap and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive cross-functional workflow improvements including automation, simulation, and AI.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic guidance for the team.
• Deep dive when needed to solve tough technical challenges.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive new product development and introduction activities.
• Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs evolve.

Skills

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Automation & AI

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic thinking

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

C++

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

SiTime is seeking a Director, Test Engineering to lead a team and drive the development of production test solutions for SiTime’s precision timing products. We are looking for a highly technical leader and strategic thinker, working cross-functionally and with manufacturing partners to develop complex and highly optimized production systems enabling SiTime’s game-changing products. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically diverse team of talented engineers developing test and automation solutions
• Define test strategies/roadmap and identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive cross-functional workflow improvements including automation, simulation, and AI
• Provide technical oversight and strategic guidance for the team
• Deep dive when needed to solve tough technical challenges
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive new product development and introduction activities
• Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs evolve

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum MS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience
• Experience as a technical leader, demonstrated ability to deep-dive to solve technical challenges
• Background in semiconductor test development for high-volume mixed-signal ICs
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with analog electronics
• Experience with test software development (C++ or similar)
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Prior experience with timing ICs (clock buffers, clock generators, PLLs, etc.) preferred but not required
• Experience improving workflows using automation/AI preferred but not required
• Must be physically able to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• Ability and desire to lead at all levels; from driving strategic initiatives at the corporate level to deep diving into technical details to solve complex problems
• High level of self-motivation, ownership, and drive to make an impact
• Strong people skills and desire to mentor
• Ability and desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving 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.

The annual base salary range for this role is $201,150.00 – $287,650.00. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.

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—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.

Benefits offered

• 401k plan
• health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.

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. SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.

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