Senior Mechanical Engineer

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. 

Position Summary: PDF has an immediate need for a solid Senior Mechanical Engineer with production tooling and low-volume, high-complexity design experience.  The Senior Mechanical Engineer would work on PDF's ebeam inspection tool for Design-For-Inspection used for enhancing yield in state-of-art 300mm semiconductor fabs. We are searching for someone who wants to hone their skills in an exciting career where they can work on cutting edge electron beam technology and work side by side with industry experts with decades of experience.  The ideal candidate will be organized and a highly motivated team player with strong initiative and communication skills and possesses the drive to deliver quality results on time in a dynamic, multi-discipline, intensive and highly productive small team environment.

• Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production, including robotics, actuators, mechanisms, machined parts, sheet metal, etc.
• Support continuous improvement and development of the electron eBeam column
• Conduct system and module analysis, such as thermal, vibration, tolerance stackup and contamination
• Support PDF's eBeam Design-For-Inspection system through solving complex customer issues, manufacturing issues and vendor/supplier issues
• Work with procurement team and manufacturing engineers to address build challenges which include End Of Life replacements and Engineering Change Orders
• Design mechanical modules from concept to production which include customer specific requests and tool improvements
• Interface with other mechanical, system, and electrical engineers to ensure proper mechanical module integration
• Ability and Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Broad Hands-on experience troubleshooting system level issues which are not limited to just mechanical issues but can include software, electrical, electro-mechanical, noise and vibration, particle contamination and other high level system related problems
• Design and analysis of system structural components
• Create documentation including drawings, BOMs and procedures
• Manage suppliers to ensure design requirements and project schedules are met
• Lead complex engineering projects
• Drive continuous engineering project and process improvements

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Solid analytical and engineering skills
• 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, preferable in semiconductor
• Proficiency with solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience with FEA, and thermal, vibration, and acoustic analysis and measurement
• Experience with supplier management
• Ability to work effectively and partner with various team members
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under time constraints and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to respond to, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced team environment with ability to adapt to change
• Experience working in Cleanrooms or production fabs where particle and chemical contamination is critical

Following Requirements are Highly Preferred

• Vacuum tool, vacuum systems and pumps, electron beam columns, wafer handling robots, particle (PWP) contamination and/or motion control
• Experience designing and troubleshooting modules and components for ultra-low outgassing and "0" particle contamination
• Experience working on and designing electron beam column optics and components
• Experience with electrostatic chucks, piezo motors, linear motors, and servo control a plus
• Experience designing high voltage components operating greater than -15kV DC