Senior Applications Scientist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- More than 5 years working experience in semiconductor metrology area is preferred
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Engineering Sciences, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Optics, Physics
- Strong undertanding of semiconductor process control, thin film stress measurement, warped wafer handling
- Ability to systemically and independently identify/troubleshoot problems
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Knowledge of statistics, and design of experiments
- Knowledge of basic programming skills
- Experience with semiconductor fabrication and process integration is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead characterization of new IRIS(TF) 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
- Interface with technical support, head quarter engineering on procedures and equipment enhancement
- 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.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision coverage
- life and disability insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- wellness initiatives
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
