Systems Engineer 3

Onto Innovation • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

Onto Innovation is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 to independently contribute to the support, maintenance, and development of complex automated optical inspection and metrology platforms for the semiconductor industry. The role integrates hardware subsystems with software, qualifies product configurations, evaluates system performance, and supports engineering, applications, and customer systems. Work involves optical inspection and metrology technologies and collaboration with internal teams and customers. The position requires domestic and international travel to customer locations, approximately 20% of the time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in high-precision optical or semiconductor capital equipment, or related industries.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional environments supporting product development, manufacturing, or field operations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of optical inspection, metrology, spectroscopy, ellipsometry, and reflectometry.
• Experience in optical or imaging instrumentation, motion control systems, semiconductor inspection and metrology, systems/product/verification engineering, and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware subsystems with software to enable desired functionality of existing and emerging products and technologies.
• Qualify new product configurations and specifications, emphasizing performance and reliability.
• Assess the health and performance of installed systems in engineering labs, applications labs, and customer sites.
• Maintain and support engineering and applications systems, diagnosing and resolving issues independently or with subject matter experts.
• Communicate status updates and technical findings to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
• Contribute to projects involving optical inspection and metrology systems using a broad range of optical technologies.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams, including customers, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, field service, and applications engineering.
• Document alignment, calibration, and repair procedures.
• Travel to domestic and international customer locations for integration, troubleshooting, and customer engagements, approximately 20% of the time.

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
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed