Validation Engineering Intern

SiTime; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SiTime seeks an Engineering Validation Intern in Tempe, AZ to support bench testing and data collection for MEMS timing ICs. You will collaborate with design engineers to run experiments, automate lab data using Python, and help develop validation platforms for device characterization.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an electrical/electronic engineering program, with experience in Python and lab instrumentation, and a hands-on lab mindset. The role requires strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering degree program.
• Field of Study: Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related.
• Experience with serial communications (I2C, SPI, RS232, UART, USB, CAN).
• Familiarity with schematic/layout tools for mixed-signal PCBs.
• One year of regular Python usage; LabVIEW knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Automate lab data collection and analysis using Python.
• Contribute to schematic design of high‑speed signal PCBs.
• Debug failures in devices returned by customers.
• Develop bench testing platforms for device validation and characterization.
• Support timing products including synthesizers and PLLs.
• Prepare validation plans and execute tasks; analyze bench data.

Skills

Python programming

Lab automation

Schematic design

PCB design (high-speed)

English communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate engineering enrollment

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 Engineering Intern assists other validation team members in performing extensive bench testing and data collection to ensure that our integrated circuits meet the performance and functionality targets. Validation engineering interns also work closely with design engineers to assist in performing 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

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering degree program
• Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field
• 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
• Prior industry experience 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 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.

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:

• Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
• Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
• SiTime Corporation – YouTube