Senior Consulting Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PDF Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced semiconductor expert to analyze PDF eProbe outputs and conduct RD experiments tailored to defect retargeting. The successful candidate will work to enhance yield improvement and produce high-quality analysis reports.

The position requires expertise in layout edit tools, basic device physics, and familiarity with semiconductor fail modes. A deep understanding of programming, inspection tools, and customer interaction is preferred, alongside offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Ability to use layout edit or review tools.
• Familiar with analysis platforms.
• Experience in semiconductor fail modes.
• Basic understanding of device physics.
• Ability to drive experiments and create reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze PDF eProbe output for yield improvement.
• Conduct RD experiments to target defects.
• Create dataflow for consistent readout.
• Influence customers to analyze eProbe readouts.

Skills

Layout edit or review tools (Cadence ICFB, KLayout)

Analysis platforms (JMP, Spot Fire)

Semiconductor fail modes (opens or shorts)

Basic device physics

Rapid experimentation and analysis reporting

Inspection tools (optical, voltage-contract, spectroscopy)

Reading circuit schematics, GDS/Oasis layouts

Programming (Python, Java, C#, C++, Ruby, Perl)

Job description

Overview

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, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of PDF eProbe (PDF's innovative e-beam system) output to ensure tool readout maximize customer benefit in yield improvement
• RD Experiments to retarget defects of interest, strengthen signals, reduce noise or improve throughput
• Analysis dataflow creation for repeated and consistent readout.
• Influence customers to also analyze eProbe readouts for yield improvement purposes

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Ability to use layout edit or review tools, such as Cadence ICFB, KLayout or similar
• Familiar with analysis platforms, such as JMP, Spot Fire or similar
• Experience in working with semiconductor fail modes (opens or shorts) in both FEOL and BEOL steps
• Basic device physics understanding, such as P-N junction, transistor operation, CMOS integration
• Ability to drive experiment in a rapid fashion and create a high-quality analysis report to summarize the findings

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with inspection tools, including optical, voltage-contract or spectroscopy
• Experience reading or interpreting circuit schematics, GDS/Oasis layouts, or PFA cross-sections
• Python or other programming experience (Java, C#, C++, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
• Experience working with customer in a technical setting and respond promptly with high standard results.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.