Senior Metrology Engineer

Halo Industries•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Company Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing. The Opportunity As a Senior Metrology Engineer at Halo Industries, you will play a key role in enabling and sustaining our advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of metrology equipment, as well as developing and refining measurement recipes to meet evolving process and customer needs. This is a hands-on engineering role with a focus on tool ownership, recipe development, and ensuring metrology reliability and performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and equipment teams to maintain high tool uptime, support process development, and ensure that our metrology capabilities are aligned with production and customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in semiconductor metrology or a related discipline
Hands-on experience with one or more metrology platforms such as laser defect inspection, optical surface metrology, XRD, AFM, and white light interferometry
Proficient in recipe development, calibration, and troubleshooting of metrology equipment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SPC tools and statistical analysis methods; experience with JMP or similar software
Familiarity with Gage R&R and DOE methodology
Experience working in a production or pilot line environment
Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management standards
Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability

Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day operation, reliability, and maintenance of a suite of semiconductor metrology equipment
Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of equipment or measurement issues
Develop and optimize measurement recipes for internal process control and customer deliverables
Support installation and qualification of new metrology tools
Perform routine calibrations and monitor tool health through statistical process control (SPC) and Gage R&R
Coordinate vendor interactions for preventative maintenance, tool upgrades, and issue resolution
Analyze metrology data to identify trends, monitor stability, and support process improvements
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for tool usage
Train operators and technicians on metrology tool use and basic maintenance
Work with process and integration engineers to ensure measurement capability meets project needs
Assist in evaluating new metrology tools and technologies for potential adoption