Sr. Engineer, MEMS

SiTime Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SiTime Corp. is seeking a Sr. MEMS process integration Engineer to design, characterize, and improve MEMS devices and drive next-generation MEMS timing products.

You will collaborate with MEMS Foundry and internal teams to execute experiments and optimize fabrication processes. The role emphasizes hands-on MEMS fabrication, data analysis, and strong scientific communication in a fast-paced environment. A PhD is preferred, with continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Strong hands-on MEMS/semiconductor fabrication experience.
• Experience with RF measurement is a plus.
• Experience with Statistical analysis and DOE software (JMP, Spotfire).
• Experience with SPC and yield improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate process flow based on MEMS design requirements and product requirements.
• MEMS process development and integration to fab/foundry.
• Drive continuous improvement in MEMS process and yield with MEMS Foundry.
• Work with MEMS Foundry to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present results with process change recommendations.
• Design, run, and analyze experiments to understand device physics, materials and fabrication.
• Interface with local and overseas vendors.
• Work in cross-functional teams including Circuits, Systems and Packaging.
• Drive and/or support projects and other company goals as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experiment design

MEMS/semiconductor fabrication

Statistical analysis & DOE

SPC & yield improvement

RF measurement (plus)

Collaborative teamwork

Scientific communication

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering/ Physics or equivalent

PhD preferred

Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

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

Join the team that is revolutionizing the timing industry with the best silicon Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) timing products in the world. As a Sr. MEMS process integration Engineer, you will use your technical and creative problem solving skills to design, characterize, and improve MEMS devices and develop and build SiTime’s next-generation of MEMS products.It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate process flow based on MEMS design requirements and product requirements.
• MEMS process development and integration to fab/foundry.
• Drive continuous improvement in MEMS process and yield with MEMS Foundry.
• Work with MEMS Foundry to Design and Execute experiments, analyze data, and present results with process change recommendations.
• Design, run, and analyze experiments to understand device physics, materials in addition to fabrication.
• Interface with local and overseas vendors.
• Work in cross-functional teams, including Circuits, Systems, and Packaging.
• Drive and/or support projects and other company goals as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent, Mechanical Engineering or Material Science. PhD preferred. Exceptional candidates with other technical backgrounds will be considered.
• Skilled scientist with ability to design, conduct, and analyze experiments.
• Strong hands-on experience on MEMS/semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience running laboratory experiments e.g. RF measurement is a plus.
• Experience with Statistical analysis and DOE software, such as JMP or Spotfire.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), yield improvement.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Excellent critical thinking and strong organizational skills.
• Clear and concise scientific communication.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative fast-paced team environment.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• A positive attitude and motivated to learn new skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative fast-paced team environment.

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent. 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.