Associate Application Engineer

SiTime Corporation•Tempe, AZ

46d•$78,700 - $108,240

About The Position

As an Applications Engineer at SiTime, you will work directly with system architects, validation engineers, and the applications engineering team to configure SiTime’s flagship timing devices for wireless and datacenter markets. The primary focus is optimizing the performance of PLL devices, involving extensive laboratory work, customized scripting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve the best possible performance. SiTime is a precision timing company whose semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions serve applications including AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables, and IoT. The company reports having shipped more than 4 billion devices. The annual base salary range is $78,700.00–$108,240.00. The role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to innovation goals and equity grants. Benefits include a 401(k) plan and health and wellness offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time-off plans.

Requirements

BSE in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
English proficiency, including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment.
Coursework in circuit analysis.
Good understanding of frequency-domain signal analysis, including Bode plots, FFTs, and spectrum analysis.
Experience using scripting languages; Python is preferred.
Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and function generators.
Knowledge of PLL architecture as an example of a closed-loop control system.
Knowledge of transmission-line effects and termination schemes, including CMOS, LVPECL, and LVDS.
Soldering and rework experience.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
Self-starter who is comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance.
Curiosity and a strong desire to grow.
Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support customers with technical questions, schematic reviews, data capture, and debugging.
Support development of New Product Introduction collateral, including IBIS models, evaluation board design and verification, application notes, and GUI requirements and verification.
Automate laboratory routines using Python.