Senior Consulting Engineer

PDF Solutions, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PDF Solutions, Inc. in the United States is seeking a data-focused professional to analyze eProbe outputs and drive yield improvements across semiconductor processes. You will design experiments, interpret signal quality, and communicate findings to customers with high standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on data analysis, collaboration with customers, and rapid iteration to maximize tool readout benefits in both development and production environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to use layout edit or review tools such as Cadence ICFB, KLayout.
• Familiar with analysis platforms such as JMP, Spot Fire.
• Experience in semiconductor fail modes (opens or shorts) in FEOL and BEOL.
• Basic device physics understanding (P-N junction, transistor operation, CMOS).
• Ability to drive experiments rapidly and produce high-quality analysis reports.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of PDF eProbe output to maximize yield improvement.
• RD Experiments to retarget defects, 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.

Skills

Device physics

Experimental design

Fail modes analysis

Circuit/GDS interpretation

Customer communication

Tools

Cadence ICFB

KLayout

JMP

Spot Fire

Python

Java

C#

C++

Ruby

Perl

GDS/Oasis layouts

PFA cross-sections

Inspection tools

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 $110,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.