MEMS Design Engineer - Sr

Founded in 2003, InvenSense is a leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. Our Sensing Everything™ vision targets consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated motion and sound solutions. We combine microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors—accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, microphones—with proprietary algorithms and firmware to maximize sensor performance and accuracy. Our motion-tracking, audio, and location platforms are used in many of the world’s largest consumer and industrial products, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, IoT devices, automotive systems, and smart-TV remotes.

Headquartered in San Jose, CA, InvenSense has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We seek top-tier engineers to join our global team.

Position: MEMS Design Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA with a hybrid work requirement (on-site presence required)

Role summary:

The MEMS Design Engineer will take MEMS devices from sensor architecture to mass production. This hands-on role includes mechanical modeling and design, device characterization and debugging, test development support, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in MEMS design, and comfortable working across teams and geographies.

Key responsibilities

Develop next-generation device architectures and specifications using FEA and other design tools (e.g., ANSYS)

Perform bench-level testing and debugging of MEMS devices using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related instrumentation

Support test-program development by collaborating with test engineers and providing theoretical foundations for routines

Perform system-level modeling and simulation of MEMS and CMOS using MATLAB or equivalent tools

Prepare invention disclosures and contribute to patent filings

Support customer requests and technical reviews

Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to drive designs to production

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; or M.S. with relevant industry experience

3-5 years experience designing MEMS gyroscopes, accelerometers, resonators, or similar electrostatic MEMS devices

Strong theoretical understanding of electrostatic actuation, capacitive sensing, and multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) mechanical modeling

Experience with finite element modeling of MEMS (e.g., ANSYS)

Experience laying out MEMS devices using L-Edit or similar layout tools

Hands-on experience characterizing and debugging MEMS sensors with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related equipment

Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to drive projects to completion

Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and written/verbal communication skills

Willingness to learn and collaborate across disciplines

Preferred qualifications

3–5 years of MEMS motion sensor industry experience (if not already covered by minimum experience)

Proficiency in data analysis with Python or equivalent scripting languages

Familiarity with electronics and integrated circuits

Experience with MEMS fabrication processes and wafer-level/package-level considerations

Experience with package modeling for MEMS sensors

The starting annual base pay for this role ranges between USD $120,000.00 and $145,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent on various factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market conditions. This range is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.