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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Sep 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to characterize semiconductor inspection tools while developing and prototyping algorithms to improve performance. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to translate research findings into actionable product and process improvements.
Requirements
Requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, or Materials Science with strong research depth. Candidates must possess hands-on lab experience, proficiency in Python for scientific computing, and the ability to design original experiments.
Full 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, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
We are seeking an R&D engineer with a strong experimental-science background to advance eProbe semiconductor inspection tools through hands-on characterization, data analysis, and algorithm development. This is not an IT, infrastructure, or enterprise systems role. Work is hands-on in the lab and analytical at the desk: scopes and tool logs one day, coding and algorithm design the next. You will collaborate with hardware, FPGA/firmware, software, and applications engineers, and present clear recommendations grounded in data and physical reasoning.
The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. (or equivalent research depth) in Physics, Applied Physics, or Materials Science, enjoys ambiguous R&D problems, designs clean experiments, and can drive an investigation from hypothesis through measured result to an implementable algorithm or process change.
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to characterize and improve semiconductor inspection tool performance
Investigate complex measurement-system behavior using a first-principles / physical-reasoning approach
Develop and prototype algorithms in Python based on experimental data and engineering models
Analyze large technical datasets to quantify system behavior, uncertainty, and improvement opportunities
Translate R&D findings into clear recommendations for product, process, or algorithm changes
Document experimental methods and results for internal reuse and technical review
Present findings to cross-functional teams; support customer-facing technical discussions as needed
Partner with hardware, firmware, software, and applications engineering to validate ideas on real tools
Contribute to continuous improvement of characterization methods, analysis workflows, and tool capabilities
Help triage and root-cause challenging technical issues that require experimental and analytical depth
Qualifications
PHD. in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related field (strong research Master’s considered)
Proven ability to design original experiments, analyze data, and draw defensible conclusions
Strong intuition for measurement systems: noise, dynamics, stability, and systematic error
Hands-on lab experience with precision instrumentation (oscilloscopes, cables, power)
Python for scientific computing and data analysis (NumPy, Pandas, plotting stack)
Ability to turn experimental data into models or algorithm prototypes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with electron microscopes (SEM, TEM) or other ebeam or semiconductor test equipment
Semiconductor process or cleanroom exposure
Signal or image processing for scientific / metrology data
MATLAB, Spotfire, Exensio, or similar analysis tools
Some exposure to HDL (Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL)
A leading provider of end-to-end analytics that empowers engineers & data scientists across the semiconductor ecosystem
Industry
Software Development
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1992
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
LinkedIn followers
16,156
Total funding
$166M
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) offers an end-to-end analytics platform that empowers engineers and data scientists across the semiconductor ecosystem to rapidly improve the yield, quality, and profitability of their products. By combining industry-leading data analytics and professional services with exclusive, differentiated product data generated during the manufacturing process, PDF Solutions is delivering on the promise of Industry 4.0 today by transforming how the ecosystem collects, analyzes, and shares data.
Offices: 2858 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, California 95050, US
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