Senior R&D Engineer

PDF Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PDF Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join the R&D team to develop a cutting-edge eProbe inspection tool based on high-speed Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) for yield ramp and manufacturing control.

The candidate should be self-motivated with a strong programming background and analytical skills, improving existing software and developing novel solutions critical to wafer inspection. This role requires coordinating with field engineers to resolve complex, time-critical

Qualifications

• Masters (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Knowledgeable in Python or other scripting language.
• Experience with image processing and numerical optimization techniques.
• Knowledge base or experience with hardware engineering (motion, light optics, e-beam optics, ultra‑high vacuum, analog power supplies, high voltage power supplies).
• Experience in data analysis and visualization packages (JUMP, SPLUS, Spotfire).
• Knowledge base or experience in semiconductor manufacturing or electron microscopes.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced software solutions for eProbe® inspection system
• Provide field support to troubleshoot and resolve time‑critical inspection and application issues, including travel up to 20%
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with team members both on‑site and in the fieldCoordinate and work with software, applications, manufacturing, engineering, and outside consultants

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields

PhD preferred

Tools

JUMP

SPLUS

Spotfire

Job description

Overview

PDF Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: PDFS) is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join the R&D team to develop a cutting‑edge electron beam inspection tool (eProbe®). These tools are based on high‑speed Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and are used at semiconductor fabs for yield ramp and manufacturing control. This is a core part of PDF’s Design-for-Inspection™ (DFI) methodology.

The candidate should be self‑motivated and comfortable in a multidisciplinary environment. They should have a strong programming background as well as excellent analytical skills and a systematic approach to solving problems. The candidate will improve existing software as well as develop novel software solutions that are critical to the successful inspection of semiconductor wafers, with an emphasis on improving the accuracy/throughput of the system while enhancing inspection setup efficiency. They should also coordinate with engineers in the field to understand and resolve complex, time‑critical issues.

This position will have a direct impact on the success of PDFs eProbe® development with an opportunity for career growth and multiple career paths. Our R&D team has an outstanding mix of diverse talents with various backgrounds and excellent mentorship opportunities. We welcome experienced professionals as well as recent PhD graduates.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced software solutions for eProbe® inspection system
• Provide field support to troubleshoot and resolve time‑critical inspection and application issues, including travel up to 20%
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with team members both on‑site and in the fieldCoordinate and work with software, applications, manufacturing, engineering, and outside consultants

Qualifications

• Masters (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
• Knowledgeable in Python or other scripting language

Plus

• Experience with image processing and numerical optimization techniques
• Knowledge base or experience with hardware engineering (motion, light optics, e‑beam optics, ultra‑high vacuum, analog power supplies, high voltage power supplies)
• Experience in data analysis and visualization packages (JUMP, SPLUS, Spotfire)
• Knowledge base or experience in semiconductor manufacturing or electron microscopes

Pay Range: CAD $110,000.00 - CAD $150,000.00 /Yr.