Senior Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation • Hillsboro, OR

6d • $128,000 - $192,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The core responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer are to develop new optical metrology technologies, to optimize the performance of existing metrology products, and to communicate those optimization results and methods to the field. The successful candidate will interface with cross functional engineering teams, e.g. software, hardware, and applications scientists, to generate specifications and performance requirements that guide systems development. They will also design and perform experiments that validate those requirements have been met and provide guidance on implementation improvements where needed. Additional responsibilities include support for on site installation of first in fab metrology tools, initial tool matching efforts of those systems, and the generation of procedures and training documents to educate local engineering teams. This will require international travel of <20%.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with a focus on optical physics
• 2-3 years of experience in complex optical systems, analysis, and applications development including use of broadband light sources for spectroscopy and ellipsometry
• Experience in application and integration of precision optical and optomechanical components
• Proficiency in data analysis using various programming/scripting tools (Python, Matlab, etc.)
• Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting
• Prior experience with semiconductor capital equipment including working knowledge of optical processing, metrology and/or inspection products
• Experience working on prototype systems in a hands-on laboratory setting
• New product development and support in the semiconductor space
• Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Alignment, optimization, and validation of complex optical systems
• Development of best operational methods for tool performance optimization
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve optical metrology systems
• Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner
• Generate both internal and external technical presentations
• Clearly communicate requirements and specifications to cross functional teams

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree