PDF Solutions · 10 hours ago
Electron Optics Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yrPDF Solutions is at the forefront of revolutionizing the semiconductor industry, seeking an Electron Optics Engineer to drive R&D and manufacturing of eProbe electron beam inspection systems. The role involves designing, simulating, and optimizing electron optics systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.
Information TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Run electron optics simulations of existing column designs under a range of operating conditions
Design and simulate column sub-components
Develop software tools to automate simulations and reduce the time to results
Use electron optics simulation results to optimize system performance and design column improvements
Collaborate with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering and manufacturing groups to integrate new designs into working systems
Hands-on work to operate electron beam columns
Design and execute test plans to characterize the system performance, validate simulation results and refine modeling parameters
Present and report findings to internal collaborators
Qualification
Required
PhD in physics, electrical/mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field
Solid fundamentals in electron optics including knowledge of column design, electron sources, lenses, deflector systems and tolerancing of optical systems
Proficiency with electron optics simulation software (eg. MEBS, SIMION)
Experience running finite element software packages (e.g. COMSOL, OPERA)
Proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Matlab)
Experience with CAD software (e.g. SOLIDWORKS)
Hands-on experience operating and calibrating electron microscopy systems
Strong analytical and data analysis skills, and a systematic approach to problem solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with electron beam inspection or lithography systems in the semiconductor industry
Experience with vacuum systems
Experience with high voltage power supplies and electron beam electronics
Knowledge of surface science and experience running simulations of electron-material interactions
Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment
Company
PDF Solutions
PDF Solutions offers an analytics platform that provides comprehensive data solutions to the semiconductor and electronics industries.
Founded in 1992
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff David
VP of AI Solutions
Mike Alperin
Strategic Product Manager
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