Senior Electrical 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.

Job Summary & Responsibilities Analog and digital circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, interconnect and cabling design

Contribute to system level architectural design of semiconductor capital equipment

Firmware development (PLD, FPGA and micro-controller programming)
Motion control of servo motors, stepper motors, industrial robotic systems and automation

Assist in the development of system level performance characterization and validation test plans.

Document design requirements, prepare functional descriptions and define performance specifications

Guide PCB layout design work Assist in troubleshooting of failing electronic components and designs.

Create Failure Mode and Effect Analyses for new and existing electronic designs.

Develop and document production test process requirements with pass-fail criteria

Participate in system level characterization, validation and compliance test work Follow Onto Innovation's product lifecycle process  Provide technical support to sales and service teams as needed to promote customer adoption and use of Onto Innovation's products

Provide excellent written and verbal communication of concepts, plans, status, proposals, designs, etc. to hardware and software team members

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

QualificationsBS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years work experience in a product development environment.

Established experience working with the development of integrated systems including application of several of the following technology areas: motion control, staging, optics, imaging systems and illumination control, PC-based control systems, custom firmware/software and power management.

Motion Control experience required.

Knowledge of Embedded Micro-processors.

Experienced in the use of PCB Layout Tools, knowledge of Altium is a plus.

Familiarity with semiconductor wafer processing, defect inspection equipment, automated test equipment and/or probe cards is a plus Familiarity with relevant compliance standards is a plus (SEMI, CE, UL, CDRH)
Ability to study and understand the functional relevance of existing product designs quickly and contribute meaningfully to support product development and support needs.

Knowledgeable of product development concepts, practices and procedures

Ability to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.

Professional attitude and the ability to communicate and work across many levels of the organization including Management, Technical Support, Applications and Customers. Knowledge of FW and familiarity with FPGA’s, ASICs and Verilog Description language

Why Join Onto Innovation?

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…