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Senior Test Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Hardware and semiconductor companies regularly sponsor this title. Understanding where your credentials sit on the EB-2 versus EB-3 threshold shapes which employers and timelines to target.
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SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. 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 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry.
Job Summary
A Senior Test Development Engineer is responsible for hardware and software test solution development for SiTime’s precision timing devices. From the initial product development kick-off until end of life, the ATE Test Development Engineer will be responsible for defining ATE test hardware and software and supporting the launch of new products into high volume production. This includes board-level hardware design, algorithm development, software implementation and validation on both custom and standard automated test equipment (ATE) platforms. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position. We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in collaborating with a cross-functional team to execute on the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for development of robust test solution for SiTime’s precision timing devices, taking into account quality, cost and time to market.
- Perform board-level design of custom test boards and probe cards.
- Set up, implementation, debug and optimization of test programs for automated testing.
- Ensure the test program is scalable (multi-site), re-usable and accurate (GR&R).
- Responsible NPI (New Product Introduction) test package transfer to production.
- Collaborate with overseas personnel to release test solutions into production.
- Lead yield enhancement and cost reduction projects.
- Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- Minimum BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum 5-10 years of related work experience. Fresh grads will be considered.
- Solid background in ATE development for mixed-signal ICs, Hands-on skills with ATE platforms such as Teradyne's ETS-364, ETS-88, uFLEX and LTX-Credence's ASL1K preferred but not a MUST.
- Knowledge of analog electronics and experience with board-level design and debug.
- Experience in statistical analysis of test data.
- Hands-on experience with electronics lab instrumentation. Prior experience with metrology systems for evaluating timing parameters is preferred but not required.
- Excellent programming skills and prior experience with C++, experience with MATLAB and Python preferred but not required.
- Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet test requirements on schedule.
Desired Characteristics & Attributes
- 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.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive attitude and motivated to learn new skills.
The actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. SiTime compensation packages includes base salary, bonus based on achieving your innovation goals and equity.
Benefits offered:
401k, health and wellness that includes 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.
- Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
- Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
- SiTime Corporation – YouTube
About SiTime
SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. 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 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry.
Job Summary
A Senior Test Development Engineer is responsible for hardware and software test solution development for SiTime’s precision timing devices. From the initial product development kick-off until end of life, the ATE Test Development Engineer will be responsible for defining ATE test hardware and software and supporting the launch of new products into high volume production. This includes board-level hardware design, algorithm development, software implementation and validation on both custom and standard automated test equipment (ATE) platforms. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position. We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in collaborating with a cross-functional team to execute on the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for development of robust test solution for SiTime’s precision timing devices, taking into account quality, cost and time to market.
- Perform board-level design of custom test boards and probe cards.
- Set up, implementation, debug and optimization of test programs for automated testing.
- Ensure the test program is scalable (multi-site), re-usable and accurate (GR&R).
- Responsible NPI (New Product Introduction) test package transfer to production.
- Collaborate with overseas personnel to release test solutions into production.
- Lead yield enhancement and cost reduction projects.
- Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- Minimum BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum 5-10 years of related work experience. Fresh grads will be considered.
- Solid background in ATE development for mixed-signal ICs, Hands-on skills with ATE platforms such as Teradyne's ETS-364, ETS-88, uFLEX and LTX-Credence's ASL1K preferred but not a MUST.
- Knowledge of analog electronics and experience with board-level design and debug.
- Experience in statistical analysis of test data.
- Hands-on experience with electronics lab instrumentation. Prior experience with metrology systems for evaluating timing parameters is preferred but not required.
- Excellent programming skills and prior experience with C++, experience with MATLAB and Python preferred but not required.
- Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet test requirements on schedule.
Desired Characteristics & Attributes
- 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.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive attitude and motivated to learn new skills.
The actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. SiTime compensation packages includes base salary, bonus based on achieving your innovation goals and equity.
Benefits offered:
401k, health and wellness that includes 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.
- Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
- Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
- SiTime Corporation – YouTube
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Test Development Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field positions you for EB-2. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, document at least five years of progressive test development experience to support an EB-3 skilled-worker filing instead.
Benchmark your wage against PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Use OFLC Wage Search before interviews to verify the Level III or IV wage your title commands in your target metro, so you can identify whether an offer meets PERM compliance thresholds.
Target semiconductor and hardware companies with PERM history
Test development engineering roles appear consistently in DOL PERM filings from semiconductor manufacturers and contract test houses. Searching PERM disclosure data by SOC code 17-2199 helps you identify employers who have sponsored this specific job family, not just software engineering roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring employers
Search Senior Test Development Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active green card sponsorship history for this title. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM for engineering roles.
Clarify the EB-3 versus H-1B timeline difference with your employer
PERM and I-140 filing typically begins after your start date, and priority dates for most countries outside India and China clear quickly at the EB-3 level. Confirming your employer will file within the first year of employment protects your place in line.
Verify your O*NET profile matches your job duties
USCIS and DOL evaluate whether your actual duties align with the O*NET occupation profile for the sponsored title. If your role spans test automation and hardware validation, confirm the PERM job description captures both so RFEs on specialty occupation don't delay adjudication.
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Find Senior Test Development Engineer JobsSenior Test Development Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Test Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. EB-3 covers the role as a skilled-worker position requiring a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience. Your employer selects the category based on the minimum requirements written into the PERM job description, so the wording of that document matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and no permanent residency outcome on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent pathway. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and priority dates for most nationalities outside India and China move quickly at that preference level. The PERM process does require your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition.
Which industries and employers regularly sponsor Senior Test Development Engineers for green cards?
Semiconductor manufacturers, defense electronics contractors, automotive electronics suppliers, and contract test engineering firms appear frequently in DOL PERM filings for this title. Companies building integrated circuits, mixed-signal devices, or embedded systems often maintain dedicated test development teams and have established PERM filing processes. Searching PERM disclosure data by the relevant SOC code gives you the most accurate picture of which employers have sponsored this specific role rather than engineering roles broadly.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Senior Test Development Engineer green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Test Development Engineer positions filtered by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already filed PERM for this job family. This is more reliable than applying broadly and hoping a company will sponsor, since PERM requires significant employer commitment and not every engineering team is set up to run the process.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job offer for this role?
Gather your degree transcripts and any graduate-level credentials, especially if you are targeting EB-2. Compile a detailed record of your test development experience, including specific platforms, protocols, and equipment you have worked with. Your employer's attorney will need this to draft a PERM job description that accurately reflects the role's requirements. If your degree was earned outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required before USCIS can assess equivalency.
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