Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Onto Innovation•Milpitas, CA

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. The Staff Manufacturing NPI Engineer supports the execution of new product introductions through hands-on manufacturing support, rapid response to design changes, and strong technical ownership of assembly and integration activities. This role is ideal for engineers experienced in precision builds who thrive in fast-moving development environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience supporting new product development in manufacturing
Strong technical problem-solving and hands-on execution skills

Responsibilities

Support NPI execution for optical and metrology systems during engineering and pilot builds.
Execute and refine assembly, integration, and test processes.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, build travelers, and process flows.
Adapt quickly to late-stage design changes while maintaining build quality and schedule.
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions during builds.