Lead, Configuration & Release Engineer

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include 3D metrology, advanced semiconductor packaging lithography, macro defect inspection, metal interconnect composition, and factory analytics. Our breadth of offerings across the semiconductor value chain helps customers solve difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues.

Responsibilities

• PLM Ownership & Administration
  • Act as the primary administrator for PDM and PLM (Windchill), serving as the system of record for the product lifecycle, engineering BOMs, and part libraries.
  • Oversee part number creation, lifecycle state governance, and user access control.
  • Manage the functional application of Part Types, Phantoms, and Subassemblies.
• Integration Management
  • Synchronize data between PLM, ERP, and CAD systems to ensure a single source of truth for product data across the global organization.
• Digital Transformation
  • Lead end-to-end Windchill implementations and drive transformation initiatives, managing program governance, milestones, and executive reporting.
• Change Management & Design Integrity
  • Own the engineering change process (ECO/ECN).
  • Drive the Promotion Request process in Windchill and develop custom reports to track release cycles and system metrics.
  • Review engineering drawings prior to release to validate clarity, dimensioning, and GD&T compliance (ASME Y14.5).
• NPI Support
  • Support NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) by ensuring BOM and drawing readiness, collaborating cross-functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Make/Buy Strategy
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage Make/Buy attributes, ensuring the PLM-to-ERP integration correctly triggers procurement or production.
• Standards & Training
  • Develop and maintain CAD/PLM best practice guides and conduct training sessions to ensure consistency across all global engineering teams.
• Data Analytics
  • Leverage Excel and Power BI to create dashboards that visualize configuration health and identify bottlenecks in the release process.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Configuration Management, PLM Administration, or Mechanical Design Support within a complex hardware environment (semiconductor, robotics, or aerospace preferred).
• Technical Expertise: Advanced hands-on proficiency in PTC Windchill (Administration, workflow management, and report generation).
• CAD & Standards: Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD with a focus on large assembly management. Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and 2D drawing management.
• System Knowledge: Deep understanding of PLM data objects, including the logic of Phantoms, Subassemblies, and Make vs. Buy procurement triggers.
• Communication: Strong cross-functional skills; comfortable coordinating technical initiatives across multiple global subsystem teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Wellness initiatives.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with recognition for contributions.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $129,600.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications. Additional rewards include annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to company and individual success.