Applications Scientist 3

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

• Development of new measurement methodologies for emerging customer requirements.
• Evaluation of market trends and technology roadmaps to identify future opportunities.
• Collaboration with Product Marketing and Engineering to translate market needs into product requirements.
• Technology benchmarking against customer needs and industry trends.
• Participate in new product characterization by experimental design, data analysis, and performance benchmarking.
• Support product positioning through new product charaterization
• Travel as required to support customer activities and product deployments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Engineering Sciences, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Optics, Physics
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in semiconductor metrology, process development, process integration, applications engineering, or related technical fields.
• Experience developing measurement methodologies and characterization plans.
• Knowledge of statistics, DOE, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Experience evaluating customer requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of basic programming skills
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication and process integration is a plus

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.