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Interactions outside of span of control will involve recommending and persuading.\nDiscovers customer high value problems, understands options and influences the customer ’s technical choices.\nParticipates in the development and ensures the implementation of processes, standards, and guidelines.\nAccountable for documenting Best Known Methods (BKMs)/Use Cases/Publications and other training materials and transferring knowledge worldwide field applications team.\n\nOwns Customer RelationshipsDevelops and manages relationships with technical buyers. Improves customer preference to engage Onto on technical problems. Build relationships with senior technical personnel at customers (at the level of Section / Department Managers and higher)\nTakes the lead in positioning new technologies to customers. Interfaces with customers at the key development and manufacturing sites to form strategic partnerships to evaluate new and emerging technologies and oversees joint development activities or beta-site testing programs. Makes executive level presentations.\nResponsible for arranging and driving all TRMs and technical engagement programs with customers.\n\nQualifications\nSuccessful candidates for this position will have\nPhD in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related science and engineering field\n5 years metrology experience in the semiconductor industry working with optical thin films, scatterometry\nStrong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (diffusion, CVD, Etch, Lithography) and Logic device process flow.\nStrong data analysis skills and a high level of attention to details\nExcellent communication and organization skills\nWhy Join Onto Innovation?\nAt Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter-and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. 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