Senior Electron Optics Engineer

PDF Solutions•Milpitas, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

PDF Solutions 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.

Requirements

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

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