Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Onto Innovation•Milpitas, CA

18h•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering to join our team in leading and developing advanced hardware and tooling solutions for next-generation metrology instruments. This role involves the full product lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design to prototyping, testing, and final release. You will work independently or lead small teams, depending on project scope.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience working as a Controls, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineer.
Controls knowledge. (linear system control etc)
5+ years' experience in a leadership role preferred.
Proficient in motion control, including servo tuning, stage control, and automation mapping.
Deep understanding of vibration analysis, modal analysis, and VC (Vibration Criteria) standards.
Experience with isolation systems and designing for micron- and nanometer-level accuracy.
Familiarity with system architecture, design requirements, and technical specifications for high-performance systems.
Experience implementing motion control systems.
Experience with microcontrollers, Arduino, Pi Proficient with accelerometers and spectrum analyzer to quantify and diagnose a vibration.
Skilled with contact and non-contact measurement types, indicators, cap gages, interferometer, to measure mechanical errors and drifts.
Experience designing mechanical systems for very clean environments, semiconductor, biotech, food systems are all applicable.
Skill using mathematical modeling software.
Strong background in precision mechanics, mechatronics, and electromechanical system design.
Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree or higher in science or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Define control architecture: components (motors, drives, controllers), and interfaces for motion systems.
Experience with Motion control simulation
Design optical mounts, sub-micron precision adjustment mechanisms, and positioning systems.
Ability to architect mechatronic systems, select motors, sensors, drive components, etc. based on satisfying system requirements.
Strong control-theory foundation (feedback design, filtering, system dynamics)
Solve real-world precision issues (vibration, resonance, etc.)
Proficient in motion control, including servo tuning, stage control, and automation mapping.
Recognize and design simple and elegant structures.
Justify and quantify performance-based metrics that led to their design decisions
Finalize the design through product release for current and future metrology instruments.
Demonstrated ability to create clear reports and documentation.
Demonstrated technical depth in concept design of complex mechanical systems.
Working with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams, as well as Operations and Manufacturing.