Location - Michigan & Santa Clara
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.
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 MEMS Development Engineer, you will use your technical and creative problem-solving skills to design, characterize, improve MEMS devices 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 MEMS devices and characterize the electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance.
- Extend and enhance automated infrastructure for MEMS design, data collection and analysis.
- 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.
- Working/supporting other projects as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Ph.D. in ME, EE, Physics, or equivalent
- Skilled scientist with ability to design, conduct, and analyze experiments.
- Excellent knowledge of mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics.
- Knowledge in fundamentals of MEMS devices.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for delivering exceptional results.
Desired Characteristics & Attributes:
- 1+ years of industry experience
- Basic knowledge of programing languages, circuits, metrology equipment and methods.
- Knowledge of finite element simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS) and signal processing tools (Matlab).
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 $138,800.00 – $190,850.00. 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
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Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
- 1+ years of industry experience
- Excellent knowledge of mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics
- Knowledge in fundamentals of MEMS devices
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
SiTime Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests equity is a meaningful part of total compensation, with some highlighting the combination of salary, bonus, and stock as a strong point. Company materials emphasize employee equity as a core element of rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site wellness amenities and daily conveniences (gym, snacks, beverages) support day-to-day wellbeing. The company highlights wellness programs alongside these lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time off are available, reinforcing recharge time. The company emphasizes work-life balance and encourages time to recharge.
SiTime Insights
What We Do
SiTime Corporation (Nasdaq: SITM), the market leader in silicon MEMS timing, is an analog and semiconductor company that is revolutionizing the timing market. Our broad portfolio of programmable solutions is available with ultra-fast lead times and offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability.
