Applications Scientist 3

Onto Innovation•Milpitas, CA

2d•$86,400 - $129,600

About The Position

Onto Innovation is a process-control company serving the semiconductor industry with technologies including 3D metrology, macro defect inspection, metal interconnect composition, factory analytics, and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Its products help customers address yield, device performance, quality, and reliability challenges. The Applications Scientist 3 leads characterization of new IRIS-G2/G3 hardware and software features; develops measurement methodologies, throughput models, and Best Known Methods; and supports customer demonstrations, pilot evaluations, and production qualifications. The role investigates customer escalations involving tool performance and applications, works with technical support and headquarters engineering on procedures and equipment enhancements, analyzes characterization data, and recommends product improvements. It also supports installation, startup, and deployment at customer sites, with travel as required, up to 30% per year. The position offers a base salary range of $86,400 to $129,600, with annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives. The company describes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, inclusive culture. Certain positions involving access to technical data may require U.S. export licensing review for applicants who are not U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

More than 2 years of work experience in semiconductor metrology is preferred.
Ph.D. or M.S. in Engineering Sciences, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Optics, or Physics.
Ability to independently identify and troubleshoot problems systematically.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Knowledge of statistics and design of experiments.
Knowledge of basic programming skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor fabrication and process integration is a plus.
More than 2 years of work experience in semiconductor metrology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead characterization of new IRIS-G2/G3 hardware and software features.
Develop measurement methodologies, throughput models, and Best Known Methods (BKMs).
Support customer demonstrations, pilot evaluations, and production qualifications.
Investigate and resolve customer escalations related to tool performance and applications.
Work with technical support and headquarters engineering on procedures and equipment enhancements.
Analyze characterization data and provide recommendations for product improvements.
Support installation, startup, and deployment activities at customer sites.
Travel as required to support customer activities and product deployments, up to 30% per year.