PDF Solutions, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc. • $130K — $180K *
Milpitas, CA 95035In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within semiconductor
  • Strong analytical abilities and engineering skills
  • Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, particularly SolidWorks
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, flow, and vibration simulations
  • Effective supplier management experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

  • Manage and own the electronics rack for the eProbe platform
  • Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production
  • Conduct system and module analysis, including thermal modeling and tolerancing
  • Interface with cross-functional engineering teams for module integration
  • Design and analyze system structural components
  • Create detailed documentation including drawings and BOMs
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance with design requirements and schedules

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electron beam technology
  • Collaborative environment with industry experts
  • Focus on continuous engineering projects and process improvements
  • Dynamic, multi-disciplinary team setting
  • Involvement in enhancing yield in advanced semiconductor fabs
Full Job Description
Position Summary: PDF is seeking an experienced 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 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
  • Manage and own the entire electronics rack for the eProbe platform
  • Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production, including electronic enclosures, layout of cable routing and cable management, machined parts, sheet metal, welding etc.
  • Conduct system and module analysis, such as thermal modeling, GD&T including tolerancing stack-up
  • Interface with other Mechanical, System, Software and Electrical engineers to ensure proper mechanical module integration
  • 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
  • Support engineering projects
  • Drive continuous engineering projects and process improvements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • Solid analytical and engineering skills
  • 5+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, preferable in semiconductor
  • Proficiency with 3D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
  • Experience with FEA, thermal, flow, and vibration
  • Experience with supplier management
  • 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
  • Experience using Solidworks Electrical
  • Experience creating P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) and electrical schematics
  • Experience designing electro-mechanical enclosures and component interface placement working closely with EE’s to ensure proper fit
Pay RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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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