# Applications Engineer 3 at Onto Innovation

- Company: Onto Innovation
- What the company does: Onto Innovation is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing software & solutions that solve the most difficult yield, device performance, quality, & reliability issues.
- Company website: https://ontoinnovation.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Hillsboro-OR
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/ONTO_Careers/job/Hillsboro-OR/Applications-Engineer-3_R-6633-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/onto-innovation-applications-engineer-3-3/

## About the role

Responsible for providing advanced application support to demo activities for the latest generations of Onto Innovation Ellipsometry and Reflectometry metrology systems, including Atlas G6 (small spot and thick film), Aspect G2, IRIS S2, and IRIS G2. The Application Engineer will assist the Engineering, Sales and Marketing teams and support market share gains/defense and new penetrations. Responsibilities include preparation, execution, and optimization of demos. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 0–2 years of experience (including internships or co-ops) in semiconductor manufacturing, applications engineering, process engineering, metrology, inspection, or related fields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and defect inspection fundamentals
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience working effectively in multinational and multicultural environments with geographically distributed teams and customers


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/onto-innovation-applications-engineer-3-3/