Associate Electronics Engineer Jobs in California

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

The Associate Electronics Engineer will play an essential role in driving the growth and support of the electronics test lab at SiTime’s Santa Clara office. In this dynamic, hands‑on position, you’ll contribute directly to the development, testing, maintenance, and repair of SiTime products, as well as the cutting‑edge electronic equipment used to test them.

You’ll take on a variety of impactful responsibilities—from prototyping and PCB assembly/debugging to executing detailed test protocols and coordinating the repair and calibration of lab equipment. Your work will help ensure our lab runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely, enabling engineers to innovate at full speed.

Beyond technical execution, you will document your work through clear and thorough technical reports, maintain organized and accurate records, and help keep the lab in excellent working condition.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys tackling practical engineering challenges, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a fast‑paced technology team.

Responsibilities:

•  Assist engineers in device test and qualification activities, including carrying out test procedures, loading devices into test equipment, recording, and organizing data, and utilizing data analysis tools.
• Assemble and troubleshoot circuit boards and test fixtures, including hand-solder and reflow solder of chip-scale package devices.
• Maintain work area and equipment in safe, proper working conditions.
• Troubleshoot issues with bench test equipment or test setup.
• Collect and record accurate test or process data for use in problem analysis, product verification, process verification and engineering or manufacturing estimates.
• Maintain and repair custom test sockets and fixturing.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory test equipment.
• Assist engineers in schematic circuit debug / MATLAB code debugging.
• Assist technical staff in device test and qualification activities, including carrying out test procedures, loading and testing devices, recording, and organizing data, and utilizing data analysis tools.
• Contribute to other projects as needed by management or as business needs change.
• Follow up, Maintain ESD Golden Rules, and Train New Hires.
• Work with internal & external vendors to maintain equipment and facility activities.

Qualifications & Requirements (Education must be included):   

• Associate in engineering technology Preferred. Exceptional candidates with other technical backgrounds will be considered. 
• Previous experience managing and maintaining electronic laboratories including custom test equipment.

• Ability to read and modify electronic schematics.
• Experience coding software such as MATLAB or PYTHON is a plus.
• Experience in creating reports using PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word
• Experience with instrument control using GPIB interface is considered a plus.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 30 lbs.
• May be required to climb ladders to retrieve or maintain equipment.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• Good verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• High level of self-motivation and drive to make an impact.
• Strong interest in being hands-on in the lab.
• Ability and willingness to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment. 
• A positive attitude and motivation to learn new skills. 

Compensation:

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.

The annual base salary range for this role is $86,300.00 – $113,850.00. 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 innovative 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 include 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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