Senior Defect/Yield Engineer

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

Job summary

PDF Solutions, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Consultant Engineer to advance our e-beam yield-enhancement solutions in state-of-the-art fabs.

The role focuses on analyzing eProbe outputs, driving experiments, and delivering high-quality reports in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. You'll collaborate with customers, use Cadence ICFB, KLayout, and JMP-based platforms, and apply your programming skills (Python, Java, C++, etc.) to extract actionable insights and maximize tool

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analysis of PDF eProbe outputs to maximize yield improvement
• RD Experiments to retarget defects, strengthen signals, reduce noise
• Analysis dataflow creation for repeated and consistent readouts
• Influence customers to analyze eProbe readouts for yield improvement

Skills

Cadence ICFB

KLayout

JMP

Spot Fire

Python

Java

C#

C++

Ruby

Perl

Semiconductor physics basics

Experiment design

Tools

Cadence ICFB

KLayout

JMP

Spot Fire

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.

PDF Solutions is seeking a Senior Consultant Engineer to join PDF to utilize our innovative e-beam systems for enhancing yield in state-of-art 300mm semiconductor fabs. The consulting engineer must be a highly motivated and self-driven team player with strong communication skills and possess the drive to deliver quality results on time in a dynamic, multi-discipline, intensive and highly productive environment.

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.