Principal Mechanical Engineer: E‑Beam & 300mm Systems

PDF Solutions; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

PDF Solutions is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on their ebeam inspection tool designed for enhancing yield in semiconductor fabs. The role demands strong analytical and engineering skills, ideally with 12+ years of experience in the field.

The successful candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess excellent communication and collaboration capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary range from $150,000 to $235,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in semiconductor.
• Proficiency in FEA, thermal, vibration, and acoustic analysis.
• Experience working in Cleanrooms or production fabs.

Responsibilities

• Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production.
• Conduct system and module analysis including thermal and vibration.
• Create documentation including drawings, BOMs, and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Solid modeling (SolidWorks)

Supplier management

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Labview

Matlab

Job description

PDF Solutions is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on their ebeam inspection tool designed for enhancing yield in semiconductor fabs. The role demands strong analytical and engineering skills, ideally with 12+ years of experience in the field.

The successful candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess excellent communication and collaboration capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary range from $150,000 to $235,000, depending on experience.