Mechanical Engineer 3

Onto Innovation•Milpitas, CA

1d•$108,000 - $162,000

About The Position

Onto Innovation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 to contribute to the development and support of capital equipment for the semiconductor industry. The role follows the company’s product development process from concept development through manufacturing release and sustaining engineering. It involves designing precision mechanical components and complex electromechanical systems, conducting design analyses, and supporting product integration, validation, commercialization, and ongoing product needs. The engineer will work across multiple projects and with project managers, hardware and software teams, sales, and service. The position requires clear communication of technical concepts and status, system-level troubleshooting and design, and ensuring designs meet applicable standards. International travel to customer sites is required at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require. Onto Innovation describes its work as process control across the semiconductor value chain, including metrology, defect inspection, metal interconnect composition, factory analytics, and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. The company offers 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

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related area.
At least five years of experience in a product development environment.
At least five years of mechanical design experience using 3D CAD software, including creating production part and assembly drawings.
Strong mechanical engineering and systems engineering fundamentals, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibration, and control engineering.
Experience with tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, GD&T, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of common engineering materials and finishes.
Ability to understand the functional relevance of legacy product designs and contribute to product development and support.
Knowledge of product development concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
Ability to perform system-level troubleshooting and system-level design.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong program and project management skills.
Ability to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with semiconductor wafer processing, defect inspection equipment, automated test equipment, or probe cards.
Familiarity with relevant compliance standards, including SEMI, CE, UL, and CDRH.
Experience with precision mechanical engineering, motion systems, or mechanisms.
Background in precision mechanics, mechatronics, and electromechanical system design.
Previous exposure to motion control, including servo tuning and stage control.
Fundamental understanding of vibration analysis, modal analysis, and Vibration Criteria (VC) standards.
Familiarity with system architecture, design requirements, and technical specifications for high-performance systems.

Responsibilities

Follow the established product development process from concept development through manufacturing release and sustaining of semiconductor capital equipment.
Design precision mechanical systems using precision and custom-designed components in complex electromechanical systems.
Perform design analyses, including tolerance analysis and finite element analysis.
Deliver designs that meet schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
Participate in prototype builds, system-level characterization, validation, and compliance testing.
Support multiple projects and project managers with design, integration, and commercialization tasks.
Provide technical support to sales and service teams to promote customer adoption and use of Onto products.
Communicate concepts, plans, status, proposals, and designs clearly in writing and verbally to hardware and software team members.
Apply relevant design principles and ensure designs comply with SEMI, CE, FCC, UL, and other applicable standards.
Study legacy product designs and contribute to product development and support needs.
Travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.