PDF Solutions, Inc.

Senior Systems Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc.$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, EE, ME, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related field
  • 1-5 years programming experience in Python, Java, C++, or similar
  • Proficient in data analysis using Pandas, NumPy, etc.
  • Experience in image processing with OpenCV or similar tools
  • Skilled in data visualization tools like Spotfire, Pyplot, Matlab, or Tableau
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop new features and capabilities for semiconductor inspection tools
  • Design and run experiments to test algorithms and hardware performance
  • Prototype and implement algorithms using Python
  • Analyze large data sets to evaluate and guide system behavior
  • Document findings and present technical results to teams and customers
  • Investigate customer-reported issues and provide data-driven insights
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on engineering projects
  • Participate in initiatives to continuously improve tools and processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Exposure to innovative projects and complex technical challenges
  • Professional development and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Global presence with potential for international collaboration
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced inspection tools used in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves designing and running experiments, analyzing data, and developing algorithm prototypes to solve complex technical challenges. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team and interface with customers to support the deployment and improvement of inspection solutions on some of the most advanced semiconductor devices.

The position requires a strong foundation in programming, data analysis, and image processing, as well as the ability to communicate technical findings effectively. Success in this role depends on applying sound engineering principles, collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines, and driving innovation through hands-on experimentation and problem-solving. The ideal candidate can work independently, make reasonable engineering tradeoffs, ask good questions, and drive work from investigation through recommendation or implementation.

Responsibilities

    • Develop new features and capabilities for semiconductor inspection tools

    • Design and run experiments to test algorithms and hardware performance under real-world conditions

    • Prototype and implement algorithms using Python

    • Analyze large data sets to evaluate system behavior and guide system behavior using Pandas, Exensio, and machine learning tools

    • Document findings and present technical results to both internal teams and external customers

    • Investigate customer-reported issues and contribute to field support with data-driven insights

    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, hardware, and applications engineering

    • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to refine tools, processes, and product capabilities

Qualifications

    • Masters degree or higher in CS, EE, ME, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related field


    • 1-5 yrs Python / Java / C++ or similar programming language


    • Technical assessment: Python/data analysis coding assessment. Candidate should demonstrate ability to write, debug, and explain code independently, analyze a technical dataset, and communicate findings clearly.


    • Experience with data analysis (Pandas, NumPy, etc.) and image processing (OpenCV or similar)


    • Experience with data visualization (Spotfire, Pyplot/Seaborn, Matlab, Tableau, etc.)


    • Good oral and written communication skills


    Nice to Have
    (Add at least 3-4 nice to haves for this role)

    • Some exposure to HDL (Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL)


    • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process. Cleanroom experience.


    • Experience with electron microscopes (SEM, TEM) or other ebeam or semiconductor test equipment.


    • LabView experience is a plus

Pay Range

USD $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
Net Income
-$40.3 million
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$88 million
NASDAQ

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