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Senior Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation and Careers
Hillsboro, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026
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
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 core responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer are to develop new optical metrology technologies, to optimize the performance of existing metrology products, and to communicate those optimization results and methods to the field. The successful candidate will interface with cross functional engineering teams, e.g. software, hardware, and applications scientists, to generate specifications and performance requirements that guide systems development. They will also design and perform experiments that validate those requirements have been met and provide guidance on implementation improvements where needed. Additional responsibilities include support for on site installation of first in fab metrology tools, initial tool matching efforts of those systems, and the generation of procedures and training documents to educate local engineering teams. This will require international travel of up to 20%.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Alignment, optimization, and validation of complex optical systems
  • Development of best operational methods for tool performance optimization
  • Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve optical metrology systems
  • Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner
  • Generate both internal and external technical presentations
  • Clearly communicate requirements and specifications to cross functional teams
Qualifications
Candidate for this position must have met minimum requirements to successfully meet expectations for the position:
  • Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with a focus on optical physics
  • 2-3 years of experience in complex optical systems or hardware development
  • 2-3 years of experience in laser systems, analysis, and applications development including use of mid-IR light sources and associated homodyne detection instrumentation
  • Experience in application and integration of precision optical and optomechanical components
  • Proficiency in data analysis using various programming/scripting tools (Python, Matlab, etc.)
  • Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and willing to work in a team environment
  • Prior experience with semiconductor capital equipment including working knowledge of optical processing, metrology and/or inspection products
  • Experience working on prototype systems in a hands-on laboratory setting
  • New product development and support in the semiconductor space
  • This will require international travel of up to 20%.
Onto Innovation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 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. 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.

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