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Principal R&D Scientist

Onto Innovation · 2 Locations · On-site

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About Onto Innovation

Onto Innovation is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing software & solutions that solve the most difficult yield, device performance, quality, & reliability issues.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated X-Ray expert to conduct advanced X-Ray research supporting the development of next-generation metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. The scientist will perform X-Ray experiments, collect and analyze measurement data, develop theoretical models, and create physics-based and machine learning algorithms for microelectronics and advanced-material characterization. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related technical field with a strong academic background in X-Ray science
  • Deep understanding of the physics and instrumentation of advanced X-Ray techniques, with hands-on experience in data analysis for CD-SAXS, XRD, XRR, or XRF
  • Experience conducting X-Ray experiments at a synchrotron, national laboratory, or comparable advanced research facility
  • Experience optimizing experimental methods for throughput, sensitivity, precision, and signal-to-noise performance
  • Experience with rigorous electromagnetic modeling, scattering theory, computational physics, or related simulation techniques
  • Familiarity with X-Ray hardware configurations and incorporating system non-idealities into theoretical simulations
More about this role

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated X-Ray expert to conduct advanced X-Ray research supporting the development of next-generation metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. The scientist will perform X-Ray experiments, collect and analyze measurement data, develop theoretical models, and create physics-based and machine learning algorithms for microelectronics and advanced-material characterization.

The research will focus on developing and optimizing advanced X-Ray metrology techniques,...

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