Senior Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$102,400 - $153,600

About The Position

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with a focus on optical physics.
>5 years experience in a semiconductor capital equipment engineering role, preferably metrology.
Experience in applications development using spectroscopic ellipsometric tools.
Experience in the 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.
Possess good interpersonal skills and willing to work in a team environment.
Experience working on prototype systems in a hands-on laboratory setting.
New product development and support in the semiconductor space.

Responsibilities

Develop new optical metrology technologies.
Optimize the performance of existing metrology products.
Communicate optimization results and methods to the field.
Interface with cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, applications scientists) to generate specifications and performance requirements that guide systems development.
Design and perform experiments that validate requirements and provide guidance on implementation improvements.
Support on-site installation of first-in-fab metrology tools.
Perform initial tool matching efforts.
Generate procedures and training documents to educate local engineering teams.
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.