Principal MEMS Development Engineer

About Si Time

SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. 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 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit

Location:

Michigan & Santa Clara

Join the team that is revolutionizing the timing industry with the best silicon MEMS timing products in the world. As a Principal MEMS Development Engineer, you will use your technical and creative problem‑solving skills to push forward MEMS technology and engineer resonators for SiTime’s next‑generation timing products. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

• Lead definition and execution of challenging technical projects.
• Advise management of challenges, impact, recommendations.
• Develop new or improved resonators, MEMS technologies and/or products.
• Design MEMS devices and characterize their electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance on wafer level and/or device level.
• Work with process team to drive continuous improvement in MEMS yields.
• Extend and enhance automated infrastructure for MEMS design, measurements, and data analysis.
• Design 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.
• Working/supporting other projects as needed.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of industry experience.
• Skilled scientist with ability to design, conduct, and analyze experiments.
• Excellent problem identification and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of MEMS device physics and fabrication.
• Experience with finite element simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS) and data processing tools (MATLAB, Python).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional results.

• 3–10 years of industry experience.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of programming languages, circuits, metrology equipment and methods.
• Experience with statistical analysis and tools such as R or JMP.
• Knowledge in MEMS micro‑fabrication.

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. We also offer equity grants.

Benefits include 401(k) plan, health and wellness including medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.

SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic. SiTime participates in the E‑Verify program.