PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with 5+ years experience.
Expertise in electron optics and electron beam column design.
Experience with simulation and experimental characterization of electron sources.
Proficient in electron optics simulation software (e.g., MEBS, SIMION).
Skilled in finite element software packages (e.g., COMSOL, OPERA).
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Matlab).
Experience with high vacuum systems and electron beam electronics.
Responsibilities
Simulate electron optics columns and validate with experimental measurements.
Develop new modes of column operation and improve column architecture.
Create test methodologies, collect and analyze experimental data.
Translate findings into actionable recommendations for products/processes.
Define system requirements, error budgets and tolerance analyses.
Establish specifications and acceptance tests for column components.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues with electron optics and electronics.
Collaborate with teams across software, systems, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing.
Prepare detailed technical reports to communicate findings.
Drive innovation in next-generation tools development.
Benefits
Dynamic and multi-disciplined work environment.
Opportunities for continuous improvement and technology development.
Collaborative teamwork across various engineering disciplines.
Full Job Description
Overview
PDF Solutions is seeking an Electron Optics Engineer to drive the R&D, manufacturing and delivery of state-of-the-art eProbe electron beam inspection systems used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing facilities for yield ramp and manufacturing control. The electron optics engineer will be responsible for leading the design and simulation of electron beam inspection systems from concept to high volume manufacturing. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated and self-driven team player with strong analytical skills and possess the drive to deliver high quality results in a dynamic, multi-disciplined and highly productive environment.
Responsibilities
Simulate electron optics columns and validate models using experimental measurements
Develop new modes of column operation and drive column architecture design improvements
Develop test methodologies, collect experimental data and analyze data sets
Convert findings into clear recommendations for product, process, or algorithm changes
Create system requirements, error budgets and tolerance analysis stack-ups
Define specifications and acceptance tests for critical column components
Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving electron optics, imaging systems, vacuum systems, and electronics
Contribute to continuous improvement of characterization methods, analysis workflows, and tool capabilities
Collaborate with software, systems, electrical, mechanical and manufacturing teams
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and share findings with internal collaborators
Drive innovation and technology development for next-generation tools
Qualifications
Must-Have Skills & Experience
PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, and over 5 years of relevant work experience
Expertise in electron optics and a proven track record in designing and operating electron beam columns
Experience in simulation and experimental characterization of electron sources
Proficiency with electron optics simulation software (eg. MEBS, SIMION)
Experience running finite element software packages (e.g. COMSOL, OPERA)
Proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Matlab)
Experience with high vacuum systems
Experience with high voltage power supplies and electron beam electronics
Background in surface science and electron-surface interactions
Experience working with semiconductor manufacturing tools
Nice to Have
Prior experience with voltage contrast imaging
Semiconductor process or cleanroom exposure
Background in signal or image processing
Pay RangeUSD $145,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.
About PDF Solutions, Inc.
PDF Solutions, Inc. is a provider of infrastructure technologies and services for integrated circuits (IC). The Company's technologies and services focus on the IC manufacturing process life cycle. It operates in the segment of licensing and implementation of yield improvement solutions for integrated circuit manufacturers. Its solutions combine software, test chips, an electrical wafer test system, methodologies and professional services. The Company's characterization vehicle infrastructure (CVi) enables customers to electrically characterize the manufacturing process, and establish fail-rate information needed to calibrate manufacturing yield models and prioritize yield improvement activities. Its Exensio YieldAware solution incorporates all of the components of solutions, such as CVi, yield management software systems, and business intelligence dashboards. The Company's Exensio product family includes Exensio-Yield, Exensio-Control, Exensio-Test and Exensio-Char.
