Production Test Technician

SiTime Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health and wellness benefits

Parental leave

Equity grants

Job summary

SiTime Corp. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an entry-level ATE technician to support the engineering team in maintaining automated test equipment, handlers, and loadboard hardware for high-volume final test.

The role emphasizes tool uptime, troubleshooting interfaces, and preventative maintenance for automotive and industrial shipments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years in electronics manufacturing, and familiarity with MES software, ERP/SAP, and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree is a plus.
• Experience: 0-2 years in automated electronics or semiconductor back-end manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MES software, inventory tracking (ERP/SAP), and basic MS Excel for production logs.
• Equipment knowledge includes pick-and-place handlers, tape-and-reel sealers, label printers, and vacuum sealers.

Responsibilities

• Machinery operation: Set up and run production machinery (ATE test handler loading).
• Device testing & handler support: Load device trays into automated test handlers and monitor jam rates.
• Visual & mechanical inspection: Inspect dies, wires, and leads for cracks or bridging.
• Lot inventory & yield tracking: Record pass/fail yields and flag low-yield lots.

Skills

MES software

ERP/SAP

MS Excel

ATE experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree is a plus

Tools

Pick-and-place handlers

Tape-and-reel sealers

Label printers

Vacuum sealers

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 acuracy, 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

Support the engineering team to maintain, debug, and repair high-volume Automated Test Equipment (ATE), handlers, and loadboard hardware in a low-to-medium volume final test facility. Responsible for line-side technical support, ensuring tool uptime, troubleshooting ATE hardware/DUT board interfaces, and performing scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) to support zero-defect automotive and industrial product shipments.

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

Responsibilities

• Machinery Operation: Set up and run production machinery (ATE test handler loading).
• Device Testing & Handler Support: Load device trays/tubes into automated test handlers. Monitor jam rates, perform basic contactor cleaning, and clear mechanical jams to maintain high machine throughput (UPH).
• Visual & Mechanical Inspection: Inspect die surfaces, bond wires, and package leads under optical microscopes for cracks, chip-outs, or solder bridging.
• Lot Inventory & Yield Tracking: Record pass/fail yields, scrap counts, and test execution data in MES/ERP tracking software. Flag low-yield lots to quality and product engineers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree is a plus.
• Experience: 0-2 years in automated electronics or semiconductor back-end manufacturing.
• Software/Systems: Working knowledge of MES software, inventory tracking (ERP/SAP), and basic MS Excel for production logs.
• Equipment Knowledge: Pick-and-place handlers, tape-and-reel sealers, label printers, vacuum sealers.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• Direct experience on major ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX) and industry-standard handlers/probers (e.g., TEL, Hon precision, Cohu).
• Highly organized with strong attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate production records.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and shift handoff skills.
• Dependable and accountable for meeting production objectives.

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.

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.

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

Pay Range

$24.80—$32.72 USD