Senior Field Applications Engineer - E-Beam Yield Innovator
PDF Solutions, Inc.
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Job summary
PDF Solutions, Inc. in Milpitas, CA, is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our HQ-based engineering team supporting our e-beam inspection platform.
The role focuses on enabling yield enhancement for leading-edge 300mm semiconductor manufacturing and offers opportunities to grow technically alongside senior teams. The ideal candidate is self-driven with strong analytical and communication skills, comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, and capable of contributing to
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis.
- Programming experience (Python preferred).
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and standardize inspection recipes for PDF’s e-beam inspection systems.
- Drive wafer inspection strategies and perform advanced data analysis to identify and reduce yield loss in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.
- Lead experimental studies and contribute to R&D initiatives to improve inspection methodologies, leveraging data-driven insights.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems, Applications, Software) to resolve technical challenges and drive product enhancements.
- Take ownership of complex engineering programs, contributing to process improvements, automation, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
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Job description
PDF Solutions, Inc. in Milpitas, CA, is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our HQ-based engineering team supporting our e-beam inspection platform.
The role focuses on enabling yield enhancement for leading-edge 300mm semiconductor manufacturing and offers opportunities to grow technically alongside senior teams. The ideal candidate is self-driven with strong analytical and communication skills, comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, and capable of contributing to
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