Sr. Technician, Test in Santa Clara, California at SiTime Corporation

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

As a Senior Test Technician, you will support the setup, validation, and sustaining of production test solutions for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and oven-based trimming/calibration systems.

Working closely with test engineers, manufacturing, equipment, OSAT partners, and cross-functional teams, you will perform hardware setup and troubleshooting, execute qualification and correlation activities, and drive rapid issue resolution and continuous improvement across production lines. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

Responsibilities:

Test System Setup & Support

Set up, operate, and maintain Eagle Test Systems (ETS88) testers and oven-based trimming/calibration systems in lab and production environments.Support the validation and release of production test programs, including test program verification under engineering guidance.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including hardware bring-up, correlation, yield monitoring, and production release.Troubleshoot and repair tester, handler, load board, DUT board, socket, and fixture issues to minimize production downtime.

Qualification & Buy-Off Activities

Support hardware, equipment, and system qualification activities related to test, including validation, correlation, and production release.Execute tester-to-tester, site-to-site, and platform correlation studies.Collect and organize engineering data to support test system qualification and buy-off.

Validation & Change Management

Support validation of test hardware and software changes.Execute qualification plans and document results.Maintain hardware records, lab inventory, and work instructions, following engineering and quality processes to ensure compliance.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Monitor test and production data to identify trends, yield excursions, and improvement opportunities.Support yield improvement, test time reduction, and root cause investigations.Participate in problem solving activities using structured methodologies.

Qualifications & Requirements (Education must be included):

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Mechatronics, or related disciplines).Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in semiconductor test, manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or related technical fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Solid understanding of semiconductor testing and electronic measurement principles.Hands-on hardware/software troubleshooting skills, including reading schematics and using lab equipment.Experience with data collection and basic data analysis.Ability to perform soldering, rework, and cable/fixture assembly.Hands-on experience with semiconductor ATE platforms such as Eagle ETS88, Teradyne, or equivalent.Familiarity with oven-based trimming, calibration, or characterization systems.Experience using laboratory equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, frequency counters, and switching systems.Exposure to data analysis tools such as JMP, Galaxy, Exensio, Power BI, or equivalent.Basic scripting knowledge in Python or similar languages is a plus.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a proactive attitude.Good communication and technical documentation skills.Willingness to take on new challenges and continuously improve technical capabilities.Ability to work independently and support production schedules as needed.

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 $23.50/hour – $31.04/ hour. 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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