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.

• System Integration & Design:
  Lead architecture, integration, and verification of complex optical or electron-beam imaging systems.
• Requirements Management:
  Define, document, and manage system requirements and interfaces
• Performance Optimization:
  Conduct error budgeting, tolerance analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA) to meet imaging performance targets.
• Data Analysis & Troubleshooting:
  Analyze large data sets from system tests, simulation, and field data using Python, MATLAB, or JMP.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with software, mechanical, optics, and manufacturing teams to ensure system-level performance goals are met.
• Customer Support:
  Provide high-level technical troubleshooting for field escalations

• Education:
  
  Masters or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Optics.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years (3-15+ for senior roles) in complex system development, preferably within the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of optical systems, control engineering, and software/hardware integration.

• Tools:
  Experience with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP, LabVIEW).

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter - and so should your well-being. That's why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we've got you covered. You'll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools - all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Base Salary Range:

$ - $, 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.

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

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).