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PDF Solutions INC
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Applications Engineer (ML/Auto Defect Classification)
Milpitas, California
unspecified $130K-$160KApplications Engineer (ML/Auto Defect Classification) Milpitas, California Overview Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development of cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating robust and scalable software, with a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and containerization technologies. Responsibilities Design and Implement ML/AI Algorithms: Help develop and implement advanced machine learning and AI-based algorithms for the automatic classification of defects in semiconductor inspection tools. Data Analysis: Analyze large volumes of defect data to identify critical patterns, trends, and anomalies, using this analysis to inform model development. Training and Model Development: Train, validate, and deploy defect classification models, ensuring they meet strict performance and accuracy requirements. System Optimization: Continuously improves the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of the defect classification system through iterative development and optimization. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field. Machine Learning Expertise: Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch specifically for computer vision tasks (CNNs, Transformers). Semiconductor Knowledge: Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes or inspection metrology is highly preferred. Data Proficiency: Experience handling large datasets and using tools like Pandas, NumPy and SQL for data preprocessing and feature engineering. Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex manufacturing defects into actionable data models, data ingestion, analysis, and visualization. Preferred Skills Experience with Mismatched Data or Active
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Inspection Application Engineer
Milpitas, California
unspecified $110K-$130KInspection Application Engineer Milpitas, California Overview PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) is seeking an experienced Inspection Application Engineer to join the _DFI_ team, who is responsible for Data Analysis and Apps Support. The Inspection Application Engineer is an organized and highly motivated team player with strong initiative and communication skills and possesses the drive to deliver quality results on time in a dynamic, multi-disciplined, intensive and highly productive small team environment. Responsibilities 1. Data analysis on the experiment inspection results in PDF Milpitas Lab to support tool development, apps development for new applications etc. 2. Run, modify & create inspection recipe based on the requirement of the inspection experiment. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in electrical engineering. Degrees, such as statistics or IT-related discipline may work, depending on work experience. Skill Set Must: Basic coding skills (S+, C++ or python). Experience of data analysis using S+/R or python Experience with UNIX/Linux systems. Must: Have some knowledge in semiconductor processes and basic failure mode Must: Proficiency in verbal and written in English, be able to communicate with employees in other offices in English conversation or e-mail. Experience with the following is a plus: Preferred Skills set here Worked at least 3 years in semiconductor-related field, such as: Be able to understand layout designs and concepts for each layer. Have knowledge about how to use HOL (Health of line) monitoring strs for certain failure mode. Communication skills for interaction with clients as well as internal engineers, including creating presentations to describe the issue
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Sr Data Engineer / Apache Cassandra Administrator
Dallas, Texas
unspecified $115K-$129KSr Data Engineer / Apache Cassandra Administrator Dallas, Texas Overview PDF Solutions is redefining the way the semiconductor industry approaches data, analytics, and experience design. As part of our journey, we're building Next gen platform - a modern, human-centered analytics platform. We believe design systems aren't just about consistency - they're about scalability , collaboration , and performance . As a Data Engineer at PDF, you will be part of a global team dedicated to leveraging innovative approaches and public cloud infrastructure to refine and enhance the design and architecture of our Big Data Analytics software. In this role, you will: Architect robust databases : Develop and maintain scalable NoSQL Apache Cassandra to support our advanced analytical solutions. Maintain scalable Database : Play a critical role in ensuring the high availability, performance, and scalability of our Cassandra clusters while supporting development teams and troubleshooting complex database issues. Contribute to scalable solutions : Design, implement, and maintain the scalable data processing components of PDF's Analytics software. Bring DevOps expertise : Automate infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform and Ansible, ensuring efficiency and reliability. This position is ideal for engineers passionate about working with cutting-edge technology to drive impactful results. Responsibilities Participate in the continuous efforts to improve the design and architecture of our application Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Apache Cassandra clusters (on-premises and/or cloud-based) Monitor database health and performance using tools such as nodetool , JMX , Prometheus , Grafana , Medusa Perform regular backup and restore operations using native
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Senior Electrical Systems Engineer
Milpitas, California
unspecified $130K-$170KSenior Electrical Systems Engineer Milpitas, California Overview PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join the team focusing on developing a cutting-edge electron beam inspection tool (eProbe®). These tools are basically high-speed scanning electron microscopes (SEM) used at 300mm semiconductor wafer fabs to implement PDF's Design-for-Inspection (DFI) methodology used in yield ramp and manufacturing control. This Electrical Systems Engineer role focuses on electrical system reliability & supply chain, managing electrical system performance, uptime, and component logistics for eProbe ® Tools, balancing design/component reliability with procurement, scheduling, and supplier management for critical electrical parts, ensuring high availability and efficient delivery for manufacturing/service. He/She will drive the reliability, robustness, and long-term performance for varieties of electrical subsystems across the entire eProbe ® tool throughout their lifecycle-from concept and design to testing and troubleshooting to iteration with corrective actions and final deployment. The candidate also needs to manage BOMs (Bills of Materials), coordinate logistics (delivery schedules), analyze supplier performance, and ensure electrical safety/compliance for complex semiconductor inspection equipment. Responsibilities Electrical System Reliability & Performance Drive Design for Reliability (DfR) for eProbe®: Implement advanced DfR methodologies to proactively mitigate potential failure modes for various electrical subsystems of eProbe®, including but not limited to AC/DC power distribution, high-voltage power supplies, e-beam column control and detection electronics, motion control electronics, high vacuum electronics, etc. Ensure compliance with standards (JEDEC, IEC, UL) and own the reliability requirements definition and tracking. Partner with design, test, and supplier engineering teams to ensure reliability targets are
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Senior Consulting Engineer
Phoenix, Arizona
unspecified $110K-$160KSenior Consulting Engineer Phoenix, Arizona 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)
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Technical Support Developer
Seongnam-si, Korea, South
unspecified Salary not disclosedTechnical Support Developer Seongnam-si, Korea, South Overview 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. Key Fortune 500 organizations around the world rely on PDF Solutions to remove the data barriers that encumber and constrain new product introductions and to deliver the machine learning insights that drive efficient and profitable high-volume manufacturing. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. You will implement backend Java applications within a Wildfly application and/or a Netty-based microservices application in addition to working on several stand-alone applications. This role is also expected to provide a significant level of assistance to our Support organization on difficult cases, especially those originating in Asia. You will work in a dynamic environment with all aspects of project design, implementation, and delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong skills and proven experience with design, implementation, testing, and support of existing and new applications that integrate intra-company and external business systems. Responsibilities Enhance and support existing Java applications Design, code, test, debug, and troubleshoots new applications and enhancements to existing applications Participate in architecture, design, and code
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Enterprise Sales Account Manager
Santa Clara, California
unspecified $180K-$200KEnterprise Sales Account Manager Santa Clara, California Overview PDF Solutions, Inc . (NASDAQ: PDFS) is PDF Solutions is the leading commercial data, analytics, and mission critical platform spanning the semiconductor industry. We provide yield and operational efficiency improvement technologies and services for the IC manufacturing process life cycle. PDF's solutions enable clients to lower the costs of IC design and manufacture, enhance time to market, and improve profitability. PDF Solutions addresses design and manufacturing interactions from the initial product design phase, through production ramp, to mature high volume manufacturing operations. Built around Exensio, our industry leading, enterprise-wide Big Data platform, the PDF platform allows customers to analyze, report, and take actions on critical data generated across the semiconductor ecosystem. The solution is used by a broad range of Foundries and OSATs to rapidly adjust their equipment for higher yields and reduced variability. For Fabless and IC design companies, Exensio provides powerful tools to rapidly identify and resolve manufacturing issues across a globally distributed supply chain Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, PDF Solutions operates worldwide with additional offices in Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. For the company's latest news and information, visit http://www.pdf.com/ . PDF is seeking an Enterprise Sales Account Manager based in North America to grow our global market by identifying, qualifying, developing, and closing business in the semiconductor industry. Responsibilities Key Performance Metrics: Drive revenue growth through planning and executing the Company's business plans. Direct account management activities to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Essential Duties