PDF Solutions, Inc.

Senior Electron Optics Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc. • $160K — $175K *
Milpitas, CA 95035In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science with over 5 years of experience
  • Expertise in electron optics and design of electron beam columns
  • Experience in modeling, testing, and characterizing electron sources
  • Proficient in electron optics simulation software (e.g., MEBS, SIMION)
  • Familiarity with finite element software (e.g., COMSOL, OPERA)
  • Proficient in a scripting language (e.g., Python, Matlab)
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS)
  • Knowledge of high vacuum systems and electron beam electronics

Responsibilities

  • Simulate and validate electron optics columns with experimental data
  • Develop new operational modes and improve column design
  • Lead tuning, characterization, and optimization of columns
  • Create test plans and analyze data sets using scripting tools
  • Define system requirements and conduct tolerance analysis
  • Set specifications and acceptance tests for key components
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with electron optics and related systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
  • Prepare technical reports and share findings with stakeholders
  • Drive innovation for next-generation electron beam tools

Benefits

  • Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic, collaborative environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in semiconductor fabrication
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects that enhance yield in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Challenging role that encourages innovation and skill development
  • Exposure to a multi-discipline team fostering personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Role Summary
PDF is seeking an experienced Senior Electron Optics Engineer to work on PDF's electron beam inspection tool used for enhancing yield in state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor fabs. We are searching for an 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 an organized and highly motivated team player with strong initiative and communication skills, and who possesses the drive to deliver quality results on time in a dynamic, multi-discipline, intensive and highly productive small team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Simulate electron optics columns and validate models using experimental data
  • Develop new modes of column operation and drive column architecture design improvements
  • Lead column tuning, characterization and performance optimization
  • Develop test plans, collect experimental data and analyze data sets using scripting tools
  • Create system requirements, error budgets and tolerance analysis stack-ups
  • Define specifications and acceptance tests for critical components
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving electron optics, imaging systems, vacuum systems, and electronics
  • 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
  • Background in the development, modeling, testing and 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 CAD software (e.g. SOLIDWORKS)
  • Experience with high vacuum systems
  • Experience with high voltage power supplies and electron beam electronics
  • Background in surface science and experience running simulations of electron-material interactions
  • Experience with voltage contrast imaging
  • Experience working with semiconductor manufacturing tools

Pay Range

USD $160,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /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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