Development Engineer

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Mechanical Drafting Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Generate detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and installation documentation. Apply GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards. Support design modifications, product improvements, and ECO implementation. Coordinate engineering documentation required for product releases.

Source mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for prototype and production builds. Generate purchase requisitions and support procurement processes. Track component lead times and proactively communicate supply risks.

Maintain BOMs, part numbers, and engineering records. Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document release processes. Ensure documentation is maintained in PLM/PDM systems. Track component revisions and supplier change notifications.

Applicants must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Associates degree in Mechanical engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 0-2 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, product development, or engineering support roles Proficiency with CAD software such as:
Solid Works Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD Experience creating engineering drawings and maintaining BOMs. Understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and engineering documentation. Experience working with suppliers and procurement activities. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings. Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

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: $60,080.00 - $90,120.00, 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.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:
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).

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 help 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. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found at