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Staff Electrical Engineer

Onto Innovation · Budd Lake, NJ · 2 wk ago
Engineering$115k–$173k/yrFull-time

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer with broad, hands-on expertise across multiple electrical engineering disciplines to lead the development of advanced electrical systems for high‑precision metrology and inspection equipment.

  • Lead and oversee the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems supporting next‑generation semiconductor metrology and inspection systems.
  • Architect robust electrical solutions spanning analog, digital, power electronics, motor/actuator control, signal conditioning, and mixed‑signal circuitry, with an emphasis on reliability, noise reduction, long‑term stability, and manufacturability.
  • Guide PCB design and development processes, including schematic oversight, layout optimization, and board bring‑up, ensuring adherence to signal‑integrity, power‑distribution, EMI/EMC, thermal, and global safety standards.
  • Integrate multidisciplinary components, including sensors, motors, power supplies, high‑precision analog elements, digital controllers, and communication interfaces into cohesive, high‑performance systems.
  • Partner closely with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver well‑integrated and production‑ready solutions.
  • Manage and mentor engineering talent, providing technical leadership, developing best practices, running design reviews, and ensuring alignment with program and organizational goals.
  • Drive structured problem‑solving, including root cause analyses of complex electrical, power, noise, and integration issues across prototype, pilot, and production phases.
  • Establish and enhance engineering processes, contributing to continuous improvement in design methodologies, documentation standards, test practices, and cross‑team collaboration.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEMI, CE, UL) throughout design and manufacturing cycles.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of broad electrical engineering experience, ideally in capital equipment or high‑precision systems.
  • Strong expertise in analog, digital, and power electronics, including grounding, noise mitigation, and signal integrity.
  • Experience integrating motors, sensors, power systems, and mixed‑signal components into complex platforms.
  • Skilled with PCB design and simulation tools (Altium, OrCAD, SPICE, MATLAB, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGAs.
  • Hands-on experience with servo/stepper motors and motion control preferred.
  • Proven technical leadership, team mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Ability to travel for manufacturing support, system bring‑up, or customer interactions.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation & Growth
Base Salary Range: $115,200.00 - $172,800.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Important Note on Export Compliance
For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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