Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Regional Senior Systems Engineer for the Iris T1 platform will advance Onto Innovation’s next-generation optical metrology solutions. The role focuses on developing new metrology capabilities, optimizing existing Iris T1 systems, and providing clear, data-driven guidance to global field and customer teams. The engineer will collaborate with software engineering, hardware design, systems engineering, and applications scientists to define system specifications, establish performance requirements, and ensure successful integration. The role includes designing and executing experiments to validate system behavior, diagnose performance issues, and improve optical hardware and measurement algorithms. The position also supports first-in-fab Iris T1 installations, initial tool matching, and baseline performance validation. It involves developing training resources and documentation for regional field service and applications engineering teams. Regional and international travel of up to 50% is required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences, with an emphasis in optical physics or related optical technologies.
- At least 5 years of semiconductor capital equipment engineering experience, preferably in optical metrology.
- Hands-on applications development experience with spectroscopic ellipsometry or related optical measurement techniques.
- Demonstrated experience integrating precision optical and optomechanical components.
- Proficiency in data analysis and scientific programming, such as Python or MATLAB.
- Strong analytical skills and a methodical, data-driven approach to troubleshooting complex systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Hands-on experience working with prototype systems in an R&D or laboratory environment.
- Ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 50%.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in engineering or physical sciences with an emphasis in optical physics or related optical technologies.
- Background in new product development, system bring-up, or early-stage metrology platforms.
Responsibilities
- Align, optimize, and validate precision optical subsystems within the Iris T1 platform.
- Develop best practices and operational methodologies to maximize tool performance and measurement stability.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and enhance optical metrology performance.
- Create structured action plans and drive timely execution.
- Develop and deliver progress reports and technical presentations for internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Communicate system requirements, design specifications, and performance findings to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Support on-site activities, including new tool installations, initial qualification, and matching of first-in-fab systems.
- Generate technical procedures, documentation, and training materials for global engineering teams.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- Wellness initiatives.
- Annual bonus opportunities.
- Potential long-term incentives tied to company and individual success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
