Senior Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Responsibilities

• Alignment, optimization, and validation of complex optical systems
• Development of best operational methods for tool performance optimization
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve optical metrology systems
• Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner
• Generate both internal and external technical presentations
• Clearly communicate requirements and specifications to cross functional teams
• Support on-site installation of first-in-fab metrology tools, initial tool matching efforts, and generation of procedures and training documents to educate local engineering teams

This role requires international travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with a focus on optical physics
• 5+ years experience in a semiconductor capital equipment engineering role, preferably metrology
• Experience in applications development using spectroscopic ellipsometric tools
• Experience in the integration of precision optical and optomechanical components
• Proficiency in data analysis using various programming/scripting tools (Python, Matlab, etc.)
• Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team environment
• Experience working on prototype systems in a hands-on laboratory setting
• New product development and support in the semiconductor space

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 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 valued contributions

Pay

Base Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Annual bonus opportunities
• Potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success