Senior Software Engineer
Onto Innovation•Wilmington, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Onto Innovation is seeking a talented and driven Machine Vision Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge automated inspection and metrology systems for their advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, leveraging C++ and MVTec HALCON to build high-performance, real-time vision algorithms that ensure sub-micron accuracy and high throughput.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in machine vision software development, specifically within the semiconductor or high-precision electronics manufacturing industry.
- Proficient in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and memory management.
- Extensive, production-level experience using MVTec HALCON (HDevEngine or HALCON/C++ integration).
- Proven familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes (e.g., wafer inspection, die bonding, wire bonding, or packaging).
- Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
- Strong background in digital image processing, matrix mathematics, 2D/3D geometry, and camera calibration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with additional vision/GUI libraries like OpenCV.
- Familiarity with SECS/GEM communication protocols.
- Knowledge of deep learning extensions within HALCON for anomaly detection.
Responsibilities
- Design, optimize, and implement robust machine vision algorithms using MVTec HALCON and C++ for semiconductor defect detection, alignment, metrology, and 2D/3D inspection.
- Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance C++ code in a multi-threaded, multi-process real-time Windows or Linux environment.
- Interface software with industrial cameras (GigE), frame grabbers, optics, and specialized lighting systems.
- Develop and calibrate high-precision coordinate transformation matrices (pixel-to-world) to ensure micron-level spatial accuracy.
- Partner with mechanical, electrical, and automation engineers to test, debug, and validate vision systems on actual manufacturing tools.
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Wellness initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
