Job Description
Overview
PDF Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly driven Applications Engineer to join our HQ-based engineering team supporting PDF's advanced e-beam inspection platform. This role plays a critical part in enabling yield enhancement for leading-edge 300mm semiconductor manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is a self-driven and detail-oriented engineer with strong analytical and communication skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This role provides opportunities to grow technically, contribute to product development, and take on leadership responsibilities.
We welcome experienced professionals as well as recent PhD graduates.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and standardize inspection recipes for PDF's e-beam inspection systems.
- Drive wafer inspection strategies and perform advanced data analysis to identify and reduce yield loss in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.
- Lead experimental studies and contribute to R&D initiatives to improve inspection methodologies, leveraging data-driven insights.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems, Applications, Software) to resolve technical challenges and drive product enhancements.
- Take ownership of complex engineering programs, contributing to process improvements, automation, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis
- Programming experience (Python preferred)
Preferred
- PhD in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience
- Proficiency in statistical and data analysis tools such as Python (NumPy/Pandas), JMP, MATLAB, or Tableau.
- Experience with semiconductor inspection tools (e-beam, optical, voltage-contrast, or spectroscopy).
- Experience leading projects with an interest in developing toward a technical leadership or management role.
Pay Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
- Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis
- Programming experience (Python preferred)
Preferred
- PhD in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience
- Proficiency in statistical and data analysis tools such as Python (NumPy/Pandas), JMP, MATLAB, or Tableau.
- Experience with semiconductor inspection tools (e-beam, optical, voltage-contrast, or spectroscopy).
- Experience leading projects with an interest in developing toward a technical leadership or management role.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Milpitas, CA |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $130,000–$180,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Website | http://www.pdf.com/Home |
About Company
PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDFS) is the leading provider of yield improvement technologies and services for the IC manufacturing process life cycle. PDF Solutions offers solutions that are designed to enable clients to lower costs of IC design and manufacture, enhance time to market, and improve profitability by addressing design and manufacturing interactions from product design to initial process ramps to mature manufacturing operations. PDF Solutions' Characterization Vehicle® (CV®) test chips provide the core modeling capabilities, and are used by more leading manufacturers than any other test chips in the industry. Exensio™, PDF Solutions' industry leading yield management and fault detection and classification enterprise software platform, enhances yield improvement and production control activities at leading fabs around the world. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., PDF Solutions operates worldwide with additional offices in China, Europe, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For the company's latest news and information, visit http://www.pdf.com/.
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