Validation Engineering Intern: Python-Driven Lab & PCB Testing

SiTime Corp.; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SiTime is seeking a motivated Validation Engineering Intern to support bench testing and data collection for our MEMS timing ICs in Tempe, AZ. You will collaborate with design engineers, automate lab data tasks in Python, and help document validation activities to meet performance targets.

This internship offers exposure to high-speed PCB design, lab automation, and hands-on experimentation in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, with mentorship and opportunities to impact future products.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering degree program.
• Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in the following areas is a plus: 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.

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

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Python programming

LabVIEW

Lab automation

Education

Engineering degree enrollment

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Allegro

Hyperlynx

Ansys

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

SiTime is seeking a motivated Validation Engineering Intern to support bench testing and data collection for our MEMS timing ICs in Tempe, AZ. You will collaborate with design engineers, automate lab data tasks in Python, and help document validation activities to meet performance targets.

This internship offers exposure to high-speed PCB design, lab automation, and hands-on experimentation in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, with mentorship and opportunities to impact future products.