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Senior Mechanical Engineer

PDF Solutions
Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
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.

Position Summary: PDF is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to 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 a Mechanical Engineer 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and own the entire electronics rack for the eProbe platform
  • Design electro-mechanical modules from concept to production, including electronic enclosures, layout of cable routing and cable management, machined parts, sheet metal, welding etc.
  • Conduct system and module analysis, such as thermal modeling, GD&T including tolerancing stack-up
  • Interface with other Mechanical, System, Software and Electrical engineers to ensure proper mechanical module integration
  • 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
  • Support engineering projects
  • Drive continuous engineering projects and process improvements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • Solid analytical and engineering skills
  • 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering, preferable in semiconductor
  • Proficiency with 3D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks
  • Experience with FEA, thermal, flow, and vibration
  • 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
  • Experience using Solidworks Electrical
  • Experience creating P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) and electrical schematics
  • Experience designing electro-mechanical enclosures and component interface placement working closely with EE’s to ensure proper fit

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Salary : $130,000 - $180,000

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