Sr. Principal Engineer, MEMS Development

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Munich, Bayern, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead development of next-generation MEMS resonators and timing technologies, improving device performance, manufacturability, measurement, and simulation. Define and execute complex technical programs, advise management, develop products, shape technology roadmaps, manage vendor partnerships, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management. The role requires hands-on expertise in MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, modeling, experimentation, and data interpretation.
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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

 

Join the team that is revolutionizing the timing industry with the best Microelectromechanical Systems (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. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Define and lead the development of new MEMS technologies, enhance performance or manufacturability of existing devices, improve measurement or simulation infrastructure, both through team effort and personal technical contributions
  • Lead definition and execution of challenging technical projects. 
  • Advise management of challenges, impact, recommendations.
  • Develop new or improved resonators, MEMS technologies and/or products.
  • Contribute technical ideas for SiTime’s technical roadmap, by working with Marketing and Executive teams in defining next-generation products based on new technologies. 
  • Interface with local and overseas vendors, establish new partnerships favorable to SiTime business
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to deliver scalable, predictable development execution.
  • Adapt to evolving business needs and lead critical initiatives as required.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
  • 10+ years of industry experience in MEMS or specialty sensor development; 15+ years is preferred. Experience with MEMS timing is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success leading and delivering complex MEMS development programs.
  • Hands‑on technical credibility across MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling.
  • Strong technical and business judgment with the ability to innovate, design experiments, and interpret complex data.
  • Experience with finite element simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS) and data processing tools (Matlab, Python).
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of programing languages, circuits, metrology equipment, and methods
  • Passion for execution excellence, ownership, delivering exceptional results



Сompensation range:

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent. 


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.


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. 

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
  • 10+ years of industry experience in MEMS or specialty sensor development
  • Experience with MEMS timing
  • Demonstrated success leading and delivering complex MEMS development programs
  • Hands-on technical expertise across MEMS design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling
  • Strong technical and business judgment, innovation, experimental design, and complex data interpretation skills
  • Experience with COMSOL or ANSYS finite element simulation tools
  • Experience with MATLAB or Python data processing tools
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of programming languages, circuits, metrology equipment, and methods
  • 15+ years of industry experience

SiTime Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SiTime and has not been reviewed or approved by SiTime.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
465 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

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.

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