Applications Engineer 3

Onto Innovation • Boise, ID

3d • $86,400 - $129,600

About The Position

The Applications Engineer 3 supports customers using Onto Innovation’s automatic optical inspection (AOI) 2D and 3D products. The role involves traveling to customer sites to troubleshoot process integration issues, evaluate product performance, and implement new features. It also includes training customers on system operation and helping them get the most benefit from Inspection Business Unit products. The engineer supports the account team by providing technical direction and pursuing activities that maximize product and service sales opportunities.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited direction and take initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, 3 or more years of hands-on experience with automatic optical inspection (AOI) products.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical presentations and perform system demonstrations, sample inspections, and measurements for customers.
• Provide on-site and remote applications support to customers.
• Help customers solve problems related to applying inspection tools to their manufacturing processes.
• Provide input to customer Test Plans and execution support to the Applications Lab when required.
• Work with external customers and internal departments to determine equipment specifications.
• Work with Field Service Engineers (FSEs) on final acceptance for new tool installations and customer training.
• Report experiment, test, and study results and provide preliminary interpretations.
• Assist in designing and developing new equipment or redesigning existing systems to meet customer requirements.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address customer issues and applications.
• Build customer relationships and develop commercial awareness to provide sales representatives with feedback on business opportunities.
• Collect and provide marketing information to reinforce Onto’s competitive position.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally for cross-regional support.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level