Senior Semiconductor Yield & Data 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

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.