MBU Senior Systems Engineer

Company Overview 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 help 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. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found at www.ontoinnovation.com. Job Summary & Responsibilities The Senior Systems Engineer will represent product line engineering in the field to support new tool joint evaluation programs and secure new product adoption. Significant interaction with the customer tool owners will be required, which in turn requires expertise in system operation, trouble shooting, and optimization. Additional contributions will include defining the technical characteristics of new metrology products, developing product concepts, requirements and system or subsystem models, as well as developing tools for performance estimates and validation. This position also requires close coordination with cross-functional teams, including field service, software, manufacturing, and applications. 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. • Master or Ph.D. degree in optical engineering, physics, EE or other relevant disciplines. • 3-5 years of experience in high precision optical or semiconductor capital instruments, or alternative experience. • Ability to independently identify and troubleshoot issues which limit tool performance – including both technical and logistical problems • Ability to understand what limits system performance, and how to overcome those limits. • Experience using Matlab and JMP is a plus. • Knowledge in spectroscopy, ellipsometry and reflectometry is a plus. • Ability to independently design and perform design of experiments related to optical instrumentation. • Ability to travel internationally (up to 40%). Personal Attributes: • Must be a proactive self-starter, good team player and creative problem solver. • Capable of leading and successfully completing a project. • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate, quantitative, and timely analyses. • Attention to details, and ability to thoroughly and completely document the work. • Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Drive for personal and professional growth, desire for continuous education.