Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

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

The Sr. Manager of Systems Engineering plays a key role throughout all phases of a product’s life cycle, making critical contributions to new product development efforts, product improvement programs, and customer escalation resolution efforts. This is enabled through a deep understanding of the entirety of the technology which enables a metrology tool’s functionality.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Provide engineering leadership on the physics, optimization, and technical problem solving for industry leading full Mueller matrix spectroscopic ellipsometer technology.

Lead a group of systems engineers to drive productization of Onto Innovation’s next generation OCD Spectroscopic Ellipsometer Metrology Systems.

Drive the development of new technology platforms for the next generation of advanced optical metrology products.

Demonstrate cross functional leadership skills with corporate marketing, customer facing groups, manufacturing and service organizations and R&D groups.

Drive the NPI and customer qualification processes for high volume manufacturing customer adoption.

Act as the key point of contact to interface with suppliers, both internal and external, of critical components, such as advanced broadband light sources, lasers / modulators, detection subsystems.

Skills

Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with customers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders.

Strategic thinker with a proven ability to integrate and lead diverse corporate cultures while delivering results.

Expertise in user research, data analysis, and product strategy.

Passionate about technology, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Strong organizational, human resource management, and planning skills.

International business experience, preferred.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic environment, perform under stress, and be a team player.

Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.

Expertise in the responsibilities of the team of systems engineers that will be reporting to the Sr. Manager of Systems Engineering are also critical requirements. Those responsibilities include :

Product JEP technical support

Subsystem characterization and performance requirements generation

CIP design engineering activities to enhance product robustness

Supporting development activities that enhance reliability and sensitivity of the system, improve automation and system up-time, and expand the application domain of the product.

Supporting system related escalations from beta site teams.

Generating the material for and providing the training with the documentation needed by the manufacturing and field service teams for product release and support.

Drive development of the next generation products that are leveraged from the existing technology.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong technical capabilities as well as a pragmatic, results-oriented focus and possess a reputation for getting new products to the market on time and meeting requirements.

Ph.D. degree in optical engineering, physics, EE or other relevant disciplines.

5-10 years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through knowledge of spectroscopy, ellipsometry and reflectometry metrology techniques.

Travel expectations up to 25%

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health / dental / vision / life / disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and / or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Benefits

Onto Innovation believes that our employees are our most important assets., For this reason, we offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards programs to help protect your welfare and financial security., Physical HealthOnto Innovation provides comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family while also promoting wellness., Financial Health

Onto Innovation makes it easy to save for retirement and provide a level of financial security as you and your family look to the future. We offer retirement savings and employee stock purchase to help you ensure your financial security., Wellbeing Health

We provide generous time-off benefits that acknowledge the family needs and lifestyle of our diverse workforce., Career Growth

At Onto Innovation, we believe our success as a business is dependent upon the skills, knowledge, talents, energy and dedication of our employees. We take pride in providing a work environment that encourages you to develop professionally. We offer a host of opportunities to help you learn, develop, and become Onto Innovation ambassadors and our best recruiters!, Community Connections

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