Senior Applications Scientist

Onto Innovation•Hillsboro, OR

21h

About The Position

Onto Innovation is a process-control company serving the semiconductor value chain with technologies including 3D metrology, macro defect inspection, metal interconnect composition, factory analytics, and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. The Senior Applications Scientist drives development of metrology solutions and supports complex measurement systems used in semiconductor and integrated-circuit manufacturing. The role works with partners on X-ray solutions, including materials and CD-SAXS, and collaborates with customer Applications teams and internal AI/ML, Software, and Engineering teams. The position includes domestic and international travel to work with customers and collaborators.

Requirements

Ph.D. or above in Materials Science, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Experience with software modeling, statistics, data analysis, or fitting-concept software such as MATLAB or Python.
Strong understanding of semiconductor device structures and applications.
Ability to systematically troubleshoot problems to root cause and identify and thoroughly test solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team.
Excellent project and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Optical simulation experience is highly desirable.
Experience with Logic, GAA, DRAM, NAND, and/or advanced thin-film structures is preferred.
Fresh graduates with a Ph.D. are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Drive the metrology solutions development cycle to address evolving customer needs.
Initiate, design, develop, execute, and implement scientific research projects; investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles to potential inventions and products; and plan and execute laboratory research.
Own collaboration with partners on X-ray solutions, including materials and CD-SAXS, from the Applications Development side.
Support high-level applications of complex measurement systems for semiconductor and integrated-circuit manufacturing, including solutions for multilayer thin-film measurements and optical critical-dimension measurements for advanced technology nodes.
Participate in developing patent applications and potentially coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
Serve as the technical liaison between customer Applications teams and internal AI/ML, Software, and Engineering teams.
Develop validation methodologies, test cases, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation for new capabilities.
Produce technical paper publications and train customers on technical topics.
Travel to domestic and international locations to work with customers and collaborators.
Participate in conference calls across global time zones.