Validation Engineer

SiTime; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health and wellness benefits

Parental leave

Legal services

Time off plans

Job summary

SiTime in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Validation Engineer to perform extensive bench testing and data collection, ensuring integrated circuits meet performance targets. You will collaborate with design engineers on experiments and future designs.

The role emphasizes automating lab data collection with Python, developing bench testing platforms, and validating timing devices such as synthesizers and PLLs, with opportunities to contribute to growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in related field.
• Hands-on with serial protocols (I2C, SPI, RS232, UART, USB, CAN).
• Design tools for schematic/layout of mixed-signal PCB, preferably Allegro.
• PCB signal integrity tools such as HyperLynx and Ansys.
• Experience with PLLs, synthesizers and timing devices.
• At least 1 year of Python usage and lab automation knowledge with LabVIEW or Python.

Responsibilities

• Automate lab data collection and analysis using Python.
• Contribute to schematic design of high-speed signal PCB.
• Debug and analyze failures in customer-returned devices.
• Develop bench testing platforms for device validation and characterization.
• Conduct work for timing products including synthesizers and PLLs.
• Outline validation plans and execute validation tasks.
• Analyze bench data and prepare performance reports.

Skills

I2C/SPI/RS232/UART/USB/CAN

Allegro

HyperLynx

Ansys

PLLs and timing devices

Python programming

LabVIEW

Bench hardware setup

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allegro

HyperLynx

Ansys

LabVIEW

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 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

The Validation Engineer performs extensive bench testing and data collection to ensure that our integrated circuits meet the performance and functionality targets. Validation engineers also work closely with design engineers to perform experiments and in-depth investigations for future designs.

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

Responsibilities

• Automate lab data collection and data analysis using python programming language
• Work on schematic design of high-speed signal PCB
• Debug and analyze failures in devices returned by customers
• Develop and document bench testing platforms for device validation and characterization
• Conduct work for timing products including but not limited to synthesizers, buffers, analog and digital PLLs
• Elaborate validation plans and execute validation tasks
• Analyze bench data and prepare reports summarizing device performance

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent.
• Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field
• Years of Experience: 3 (in related field)
• Hands-on experience in the following areas:
• Serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, RS232, UART, USB, CAN)
• Design tools for schematic and layout of mixed-signal PCB, preferably Allegro
• PCB signal integrity simulation tools, preferably Hyperlynx and Ansys
• PLLs and timing devices including synthesizers and buffers
• One year experience of regular use of python language
• Knowledge of lab automation using LabVIEW and/or python
• One year experience in bench hardware set up and debugging
• English proficiency is required, including the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Problem solver
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Hands-on attitude in a lab environment
• A positive attitude and motivation to learn new skills
• High level of self-motivation and drive to make an impact

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 $93,500 - $128,590. 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.

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