Characterization Engineer
The Characterization Engineer is responsible for
characterization of SiTime’s revolutionary
MEMS-based timing products, including mixed
signal characterization efforts,
systems/algorithms development, datasheet
validation, performance feedback to MEMS/CMOS
design, and prototyping of test and FA methodologies.
Our group is responsible for designing the
systems and instruments that will test the MEMS
devices and products that SiTime makes. We’re
also responsible for using those systems to
understand our devices, as well as helping
transfer those tools to high volume production /
programming environments both onshore and
overseas. We have openings at all levels, from entry to senior.
This group has a great mix of
instrumentation/systems design, forefront R&D in
a rapidly growing area, and high-volume
production operations (We have produced >1M units
last year, and are ramping steadily), and our
contributions are highly visible throughout the company.
Started in 2004, SiTime is a privately-held,
fabless integrated circuit company developing
silicon timing chips which incorporate
micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) timing
references. The chips use standard IC packaging,
and eliminate the need for quartz
crystals. SiTime’s technology and products have
won many awards, including: Electronic Products
“Product of the Year” (2006), Micro Nano “25 Most
Innovative Products” (2006), and EuroAsia
Semiconductor Magazine “Start-up of the Year”
(2005). On top of that, we had 28 patents filed
in Jan 07 and ended the year with over 48 patents filed.
Responsibilities:
Characterization of mixed-signal devices from
high precision DC, to >3GHz frequency range.
Work with senior/principal engineers on high
speed instrumentation systems
prototyping/release, debug, and software development.
Detailed failure analysis of non-compliant devices.
Work with test group to release designs and
algorithms to final test/production environments.
Development and support of specialized test
systems for local and overseas use.
Work closely with MEMS design team to
characterize and qualify MEMS process changes.
Work with circuit design group to evaluate new
silicon and specify design improvements related
to design-for-char/design-for-test.
Professional documentation of characterization
results, system designs, and algorithms
Requirements:
BS in Electrical Engineering +0-4 years related
experience, MS in Electrical Engineering
preferred, exceptional candidates with ME or
other backgrounds will be considered.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Good hands-on familiarity with lab instrument
capabilities and limitations – power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.
Good knowledge of algorithms development, and
ability to prototype hardware/software systems
involving National Instruments cards,
Agilent/Keithley test equipment, or similar.
Excellent programming and system automation
ability –microcontroller firmware programming + MATLAB scripting is ideal
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
Programming ability in C or C++
Mixed signal PCB design, layout, and debug
Knowledge of timing-specific characterization
using frequency counters and time-interval-analyzers (TIAs)
Some familiarity with mixed-signal CMOS design
Strong statistical analysis skills
Please contact Robert Sheridan (MS’01)
Manager, Characterization Engineering
SiTime Corporation
f: 408 328 4439
rs@sitime.com
www.sitime.com
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