Reliability & Test Technician California, Santa Clara

SiTime Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Equity grants

401(k) plan

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

SiTime Corp. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a highly motivated Reliability/Test Technician to join our team. You will work with seasoned engineers to ensure the quality and performance of MEMS timing solutions across package, test, and reliability environments.

The role emphasizes end-to-end reliability, data collection, and collaboration with NPI teams and external vendors, with opportunities for quarterly bonuses and equity grants based on innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technical field.
• Familiarity with reliability hardware design for BHAST/HTOL environments.
• Understanding of lab safety compliance and industry standards for semiconductor reliability.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute reliability stress testing using ATE/handler as defined by product qualification requirements.
• Perform data collection on product performance, yield, and reliability.
• Manage engagement with reliability service vendors to ensure on-time execution of project qualification.
• Support the validation of test programs and validate SiTime products across package, test, and reliability stages.
• Provide feedback and solutions for tester performance issues involving Teradyne ATE system, Exatron handler systems, and Orpheus and Saunders test systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical tools

English communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Teradyne ATE

Exatron handler

Orpheus test system

Saunders test system

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Reliability/Test Technician to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in the field of semiconductor reliability and manufacturing. The technician at SiTime is responsible for ensuring the world-class quality and performance of timing solutions through rigorous validation and hardware development. This role focuses on the end-to-end reliability lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams and external vendors to validate SiTime products in package, test, and reliability environments, ensuring all solutions meet stringent industry standards. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and career paths, and welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Execute reliability stress testing using ATE/handler, as defined by product qualification requirements
• Perform data collection on product performance, yield, and reliability
• Manage engagement with reliability service vendors to ensure on-time execution of project qualification.
• Support the validation of test program and validate SiTime products across package, test, and reliability stages.
• Provide feedback and solutions for tester performance issues involving Teradyne ATE system, Exatron handler systems, and Orpheus and Saunders test systems.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field is required
• Hardware Skills: Familiarity with reliability hardware design for BHAST and HTOL environments.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of lab safety compliance and industry standards for semiconductor reliability and qualification.
• Software Proficiency:Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools is a plus
• English proficiency is required, including the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Willing to learn different skills and test methodologies.
• Self-motivated and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment

Compensation:

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.