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Principal Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation · Wilmington-MA (Upton) · 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 Principal Systems Engineer to independently contribute to the development of complex automated optical inspection and metrology platforms for the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in several of the following areas: optical or imaging instrument development, semiconductor inspection and metrology, systems engineering, and creative problem-solving. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • PhD (preferred) or advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in high-precision optical or semiconductor capital equipment, or related industries
  • Proven ability to ideate, prototype, and bring complex products to market
  • Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and solution development
  • Demonstrated experience with cross-functional product development projects
  • Knowledge of optical inspection, metrology, spectroscopy, ellipsometry, and reflectometry is a plus
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 Principal Systems Engineer to independently contribute to the development of complex automated optical inspection and metrology platforms for the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in several of the following areas: optical or imaging instrument development, semiconductor inspection and metrology, systems engineering, and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define project goals and technical requirements.
  • Develop system architecture...

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