Senior Development Engineer at Onto Innovation in Milpitas, CA

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.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Senior Development Engineer will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and testing of systems and components for our semiconductor metrology equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for advancing technology in the semiconductor field. The position offers opportunities to engage in engineering design, integration tasks and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. This will require international travel of up to 30%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate, test, and characterize systems and components as part of new system development
• As part of system integration, combine hardware and optical subsystems with software to deliver seamless, high-performance product
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve metrology performance
• Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner
• Generate both internal and external technical presentations
• Ability to understand and generate technical documentation for manufacturing and service
• Release documented procedures through ECO process
• As part of field support, travel (up to 30%) to customer sites within and outside the US
• Job requires full-time presence on-site at primary factory location

Qualifications

Qualifications • Masters in Engineering or equivalent experience in Sciences with a focus on Engineering, Physics or Optics • >5 years experience in a semiconductor capital equipment engineering role, preferably metrology • Experience in applications development using optical metrology techniques • Hands-on 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

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range: $128,000.00 - $192,000.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).