PDF Solutions, Inc.

Senior Consulting Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc.$120K — $160K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor engineering or a related field
  • Proficient in layout edit/review tools like Cadence ICFB or KLayout
  • Skilled in analysis platforms such as JMP or Spot Fire
  • Knowledge of semiconductor fail modes in FEOL and BEOL processes
  • Understanding of basic device physics principles
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments swiftly and produce quality analysis reports

Responsibilities

  • Analyze PDF eProbe output to optimize yield improvement for customers
  • Conduct RD experiments to address defects, enhance signals, and boost throughput
  • Develop dataflow processes for consistent tool readout
  • Encourage customers to utilize eProbe readouts for yield analysis
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to meet project goals
  • Provide timely and high-quality results in a dynamic environment
  • Communicate findings effectively to clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative systems
  • Collaborative work environment in a high-performance team
  • Potential for involvement in impactful projects within the semiconductor industry
  • Flexibility in a dynamic consulting role
Full Job Description
Overview

PDF Solutions is seeking a Senior Consultant Engineer to join PDF to utilize our innovative e-beam systems for enhancing yield in state-of-art 300mm semiconductor fabs. The consulting engineer must be a highly motivated and self-driven team player with strong communication skills and possess the drive to deliver quality results on time in a dynamic, multi-discipline, intensive and highly productive environment.

Responsibilities

- Analysis of PDF eProbe (PDF’s innovative e-beam system) output to ensure tool readout maximize customer benefit in yield improvement

- RD Experiments to retarget defects of interest, strengthen signals, reduce noise or improve throughput

- Analysis dataflow creation for repeated and consistent readout.

- Influence customers to also analyze eProbe readouts for yield improvement purposes

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

- Ability to use layout edit or review tools, such as Cadence ICFB, KLayout or similar

- Familiar with analysis platforms, such as JMP, Spot Fire or similar

- Experience in working with semiconductor fail modes (opens or shorts) in both FEOL and BEOL steps

- Basic device physics understanding, such as P-N junction, transistor operation, CMOS integration

- Ability to drive experiment in a rapid fashion and create a high-quality analysis report to summarize the findings

 

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with inspection tools, including optical, voltage-contract or spectroscopy

Experience reading or interpreting circuit schematics, GDS/Oasis layouts, or PFA cross-sections

Python or other programming experience (Java, C#, C++, Ruby, Perl, etc.)

Experience working with customer in a technical setting and respond promptly with high standard results.

Pay RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /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
Net Income
-$40.3 million
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$88 million
NASDAQ

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