Principal Engineer, Product Validation

Jobot; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Quarterly bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Jobot in Santa Clara, California is looking for a leader to grow and guide a validation team for MEMS-based timing products. You will drive verification plans, work with MEMS, circuit design, and production teams across sites, and shape system architecture.

You will oversee device verification, characterization, and test platform development, with strong emphasis on data-driven decisions and high-quality release processes. Compensation aligns with market leadership in this space.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in productization of semiconductor sensor-based devices.
• Experience leading engineering project teams and executing verification and characterization plans.
• Strong knowledge of mixed-signal circuits; hands-on electronics lab instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead a team of engineers responsible for validation, characterization, and release-to-production of MEMS-based timing products.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and manage projects across different sites.
• Plan and execute device verification and characterization.
• Design, develop, and validate PCB test platforms and firmware for automated data acquisition and analysis.

Skills

Team leadership

MATLAB

Python

Mixed-signal circuits

Testing instrumentation

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Metrology systems

Job description

Job details

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.

Salary: $148,000 - $200,000 per year.

A bit about us

We're the leader in Precision Timing technology, powering over 400 applications across AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robotics, wearables, and IoT. Our MEMS-based programmable timing solutions have shipped in the billions, replacing legacy quartz devices with smaller, more accurate, and more resilient silicon alternatives. We're growing fast and looking for people who want to solve some of the toughest problems in electronics timing.

Why join us

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where you'll build and lead a team of validation engineers shaping the next generation of MEMS timing products. You'll work cross-functionally across MEMS design, circuit design, and production, with real influence over silicon evaluation and system architecture. Compensation is competitive with base salary up to $203,940, plus quarterly innovation bonuses, equity, and a strong benefits package. If you want ownership over hard technical problems and a direct hand in product outcomes, this is that kind of role.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead a team of engineers responsible for validation, characterization, and release-to-production of MEMS-based timing products
• Interface with cross-functional teams, vendors, and manage projects across different sites
• Plan and execute device verification and characterization
• Work with MEMS and circuit design teams to evaluate new silicon and recommend design improvements for enhanced performance
• Design, develop, and validate PCB test platforms and firmware to enable automated data acquisition and analysis
• Develop and transfer algorithms to final test and production environments
• Perform engineering failure analysis to root cause product issues
• Innovate and prototype system architectures and new technologies for next-generation products

Qualifications & Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Exceptional candidates with other backgrounds will be considered
• 10+ years of experience in the productization of semiconductor sensor-based devices
• Experience leading engineering project teams and creating and executing verification and characterization plans
• Strong, fundamental knowledge of mixed signal circuits
• Hands-on experience with electronics lab instrumentation. Prior experience with metrology systems for evaluating timing parameters is preferred but not required
• Excellent programming skills and prior experience with MATLAB and/or Python
• Strong 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

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 $148,320.00 to $203,940.00. 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

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

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