Sr. Engineer, Infrastructure PBC Layout
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Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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: .
Job Summary
- We are seeking a hands-on Senior PCB Layout Engineer to own the physical implementation of complex printed circuit boards used in characterization validation automated test equipment (ATE) production test and internal engineering platforms. This role partners closely with hardware signal integrity mechanical manufacturing and test engineers to translate schematics and design constraints into robust manufacturable PCB layouts. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of practical layout experience strong design judgment and a proven record of releasing high-quality boards from placement through fabrication and assembly.
It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.
Responsibilities:
PCB Placement Routing and Release Ownership
- Own PCB layout from initial placement and routing through design review fabrication release assembly support and post-build updates
- Translate schematics mechanical requirements stack-ups and electrical constraints into complete board layouts
- Route dense mixed-signal high-speed digital precision analog RF clock power and control circuitry.
- Create and maintain fabrication and assembly deliverables including Gerber or ODB data drill files drawings pick-and-place files and manufacturing notes
- Perform thorough design-rule checks and release-package reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness
Constraint Management and Design Quality
- Implement controlled-impedance routing differential pairs length matching return-path continuity isolation shielding grounding and power-distribution requirements
- Collaborate with electrical and SI/PI engineers to apply routing constraints and incorporate simulation or review feedback
- Develop practical placement and routing strategies for high-density interconnect fine-pitch BGA via-in-pad blind and buried vias and other advanced PCB technologies
- Maintain component footprints padstacks symbols and library data in accordance with IPC guidance and company standards
- Conduct peer reviews and contribute to PCB layout checklists standards templates and reusable design practices
Manufacturing and Cross-Functional Execution
- Drive DFM DFA and DFT reviews with PCB fabrication assembly test and supply-chain partners
- Resolve fabrication and assembly questions document deviations and incorporate lessons learned into future layouts
- Work closely with mechanical engineers on board outlines component clearances keep-outs connector locations thermal constraints and enclosure integration
- Support prototype bring-up and root-cause analysis by reviewing layout-related signal power thermal assembly and reliability issues
- Communicate design status trade-offs risks and release readiness clearly to project stakeholders
Qualifications & Requirements (Education must be included):
- 10 years of hands-on PCB layout experience for complex high-density electronic systems
- Expert-level capability in at least one major PCB layout platform such as Cadence Allegro Altium Designer and working familiarity across common PCB design and review tools
- Demonstrated experience laying out multi-layer high-speed digital mixed-signal precision analog RF clock and power designs
- Strong knowledge of PCB stack-ups materials controlled impedance differential routing length matching crosstalk mitigation return paths grounding and power integrity fundamentals
- Experience with fine-pitch BGAs HDI microvias via-in-pad blind/buried vias
- Practical knowledge of PCB fabrication assembly processes component land patterns solder-mask and paste-mask design panelization tolerances and manufacturing documentation
- Experience applying DFM DFA and DFT principles and working directly with fabrication and assembly suppliers
- Ability to interpret schematics mechanical drawings PCB specifications component datasheets and constraint documents
- Strong attention to detail configuration discipline and ability to manage multiple board releases and design revisions
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams
Desired Characteristics & Attributes:
- Bachelors degree technical certification or equivalent practical experience in electronics electrical engineering PCB design or a related field
- Experience with boards used for semiconductor characterization validation ATE production test probe or laboratory instrumentation
- Familiarity with SI/PI review or simulation tools and the ability to interpret analysis results and implement layout changes
- Knowledge of IPC-2221 IPC-7351 IPC-6012 IPC-A-600 IPC-A-610 or related PCB design and workmanship standards
- Experience mentoring other PCB designers and improving layout libraries workflows checklists or release processes
- Experience with rigid-flex designs thermal management high-current power delivery low-noise clocking or low-jitter systems
Compensation Range : (For HR only)
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 $124920 $171770. 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 goalsreflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the companys 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 anEqual 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 theE-Verify program.
Learn More about SiTime: Review theGet to Know SiTimesection of our career page to explore our culture values and what makes us unique.
- Innovation on Top Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
- Fabrication Knowledge An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
- SiTime Corporation YouTube
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
SiTime is a leader in MEMS timing solutions, having shipped billions of units. Learn about our silicon MEMS oscillators, TCXOs, OCXOs, MEMS resonators, clock generators, jitter cleaners, clock timing, timing clock, sitm stock, and much more.
