PDF Solutions, Inc.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc. • $150K — $235K *
Milpitas, CA 95035In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • 12+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, primarily in semiconductor
  • Proficiency with solid modeling tools, preferably SolidWorks
  • Experience with FEA, thermal, vibration, and acoustic analysis
  • Strong supplier management skills
  • Proficient in test and measurement software such as LabVIEW and MATLAB
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production across various components
  • Test and design DC high voltage and high vacuum components
  • Conduct comprehensive system and module analysis
  • Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines for module integration
  • Troubleshoot system issues related to thermal, particle, or vibrational factors
  • Design and analyze system structural components
  • Produce detailed documentation including drawings and BOMs
  • Manage supplier relations to meet design and schedule needs
  • Lead complex engineering projects
  • Drive improvements in engineering processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electron beam technology
  • Engaging projects within a small, highly productive team environment
  • Collaboration with industry experts with decades of experience
  • Room for skill enhancement and professional growth
  • Dynamic work atmosphere that encourages continuous learning.
Full Job Description
PDF is seeking an experienced Principql Mechanical Engineer to work on PDF's ebeam inspection tool for Design-For-Inspection used for enhancing yield in state-of-art 300mm semiconductor fabs. We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who wants to hone their skills in an exciting career where they can work on cutting edge electron beam technology and work side by side with industry experts with decades of experience. The ideal candidate will be organized and a highly motivated team player with strong initiative and communication skills and possesses the drive to deliver quality results on time in a dynamic, multi-discipline, intensive and highly productive small team environment. Responsibilities
  • Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production, including robotics, actuators, mechanisms, machined parts, sheet metal, etc.
  • Design and testing of DC high voltage components and high vacuum components.
  • Conduct system and module analysis, such as thermal, vibration, tolerancing, and contamination
  • Interface with other Mechanical, System, Software and Electrical engineers to ensure proper mechanical module integration.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting thermal, particle, or vibrational issues on the system.
  • Design and analysis of system structural components
  • Create documentation including drawings, BOMs and procedures.
  • Manage suppliers to ensure design requirements and project schedules are met.
  • Lead complex engineering projects.
  • Drive continuous engineering projects and process improvements.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • Solid analytical and engineering skills
  • 12+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, preferable in semiconductor
  • Proficiency with solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
  • Experience with FEA, thermal, vibration, and acoustic analysis and measurement
  • Experience with supplier management
  • Experience with test and measurement SW such as Labview and Matlab
  • Ability to work effectively and partner with various team members.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under time constraints and deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
  • Ability to respond to, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced team environment with ability to adapt to change.
  • Experience working in Cleanrooms or production fabs where particle and chemical contamination is critical.
Preferred Experience
  • 300mm state-of-art Semiconductor capital equipment design
  • Experience in vacuum systems and pumps, wafer handling robots, particle (PWP) contamination and/or motion control
  • Experience with vacuum stages including designing, simulation, servo tuning, thermal management and troubleshooting as well as component replacement such as encoders and cables highly preferred.
  • Experience with electrostatic chucks, piezo motors, linear motors, and servo control a plus
  • Experience designing high voltage components operating greater than -15kV DC
  • Experience with electron beam columns,
Pay Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $235,000.00 /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.
Learn more about PDF Solutions, Inc.
Size
407 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$40.3 million
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$88 million
NASDAQ
PDFS
* Ladders Estimates

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