Sr. Staff Product Engineer

SiTime Corporation•Tempe, AZ

7d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

SiTime’s Timing Products Division is seeking a Senior Staff Product Engineer to lead the development and production ramp of mixed-signal timing products. The role provides end-to-end product engineering leadership, from product conception and new product introduction (NPI) through qualification, production release, yield improvement, and end-of-life. The engineer will work with Design, Test, Quality, Operations, Applications, and external suppliers to ensure products meet datasheet specifications, customer requirements, and applicable JEDEC/AEC quality standards. The position leads test strategy, product qualification, BOM management, yield optimization, and resolution of supplier and customer excursions. It also provides technical leadership and mentorship to product engineering team members. The role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to innovation goals and equity grants. The stated pay range is $135,000–$165,000 USD.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering.
Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits, common circuit building blocks, semiconductor device physics, test methodologies, and Design-for-Test (DFT) concepts.
Strong analog circuit background.
Experience with ATE tester platforms such as Teradyne J750 or Advantest 93K.
Experience developing and executing semiconductor product test plans and manufacturing test strategies.
Experience developing qualification hardware and/or software.
Experience with laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, DC power supplies, and related instrumentation.
Experience with product qualification and familiarity with JEDEC and AEC qualification standards and stress-test conditions.
Experience with yield management and statistical analysis tools such as PDF Exensio and JMP.
Ability to use statistical analysis and data-driven methods to identify root causes and drive yield improvement.
Experience managing supplier excursions and customer escalations through structured problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
English proficiency sufficient to communicate, collaborate, and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment.
Strong verbal, written, and technical communication skills.
Technical leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
Ability to work effectively with Design, Test, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and customers.
Strong ownership and accountability for product quality and execution.
Collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to mentor and develop less-experienced product engineers.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Ph.D. degree.
Experience with semiconductor timing products such as PLLs and clock generators.
Experience with mixed-signal timing products, including PLLs, clock generators, or related devices.
Bench characterization experience for analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
Experience with automotive semiconductor products and customer-specific quality requirements.
Experience with PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC, and statistical disposition optimization.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end product engineering ownership from product concept through end-of-life, delivering high-quality products to customers.
Lead the definition and execution of ATE testing, product qualification, and manufacturing strategies.
Drive NPI and product release into manufacturing while meeting stringent Tier 1 customer requirements.
Develop and maintain datasheets, automotive compliance documentation, and product-related technical reports.
Own product Bill of Materials (BOM) release and maintenance throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead supplier and customer excursion management, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional resolution.
Drive yield improvement through statistical analysis, data mining, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions.
Monitor product and manufacturing metrics; prepare yield and performance reports and communicate findings and improvement plans to product engineering teams and leadership.
Drive product engineering KPIs, including NPI execution and velocity, gross margin improvement, product quality, and failure-analysis cycle time.
Optimize PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC limits, and disposition strategies to protect product quality while minimizing manufacturing waste.
Partner with Design and Test Engineering to optimize test coverage, DFT, manufacturability, and production robustness.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to product engineering team members and influence cross-functional technical decisions.