Test Technician
SiTime
Santa Clara, CA, USA
USD 21-40 / hour + Equity
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:
- We are seeking a highly motivated Sample Test Technician to join SiTime’s New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers at the forefront of semiconductor reliability, validation, and manufacturing.
- As a Sample Test Technician at SiTime, you will play a critical role in ensuring the world‑class quality and performance of our timing solutions through rigorous device testing, validation, and hardware development activities.
- This position focuses on testing, trim, and burn‑in of devices to support sample orders and evaluation boards. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including NPI, Test Engineering, System Engineering, and Customer Engineering, to support SiTime products across package, test, and reliability environments, ensuring all solutions meet stringent industry and customer requirements.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed qualifications. We value motivation, learning ability, and hands‑on aptitude as much as direct experience.
Responsibilities:
- Execute device testing using Orpheus, ATE, Saunders, and Exatron handlers in accordance with defined Product Flow requirements.
- Perform and document data collection and analysis related to product performance, yield, and Test Travelers to support validation and release decisions.
- Manage coordination with scheduled shipments for all sample orders, ensuring on‑time execution and on‑time delivery to internal and external customers.
- Support test program validation in collaboration with the Test Engineering team, and assist in validating SiTime products across package, test, and reliability stages.
- Provide feedback and solutions for tester performance issues involving Teradyne ATE system, Exatron handler systems, and Orpheus and Saunders test systems.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field is required.
- Hardware Skills: Familiarity with hand-test environments and Hardware Setup on ATE system.
- Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of lab safety compliance and industry standards for semiconductor reliability and qualification.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools is a plus.
Desired Characteristics & Attributes:
- Good written and verbal communication skills required.
- Willing to learn different skills and test methodologies.
- Self-motivated and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
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 hourly salary range for this role is $21.00 – $40.00. 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.
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