Electron Optics Engineer

PDF Solutions•Milpitas, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At PDF Solutions, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. Our cutting-edge technologies and data-driven solutions empower semiconductor manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, quality, and innovation. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements that shape the future of technology. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. PDF is seeking an experienced 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.

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Solid fundamentals in electron optics
Hands-on experience operating and calibrating electron microscopy systems
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)
Strong analytical and data analysis skills and a systematic approach to problem solving

Nice To Haves

Experience running experiments in ultra-high vacuum systems
Experience with high voltage equipment and electron beam electronics
Background in surface science and electron-material interactions
Knowledge and experience working with semiconductor capital equipment tools such as electron beam inspection or electron beam lithography tools

Responsibilities

Operate and calibrate electron beam inspection tools
Design and execute test plans to characterize and improve system performance
Develop standardized testing procedures
Collect large data sets and analyze data using scripting tools
Simulate electron optics columns and validate models using experimental data
Design and run experiments in ultra-high vacuum systems to test system sub-components
Lead diagnosis and resolution of 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 engineering and process improvement initiatives