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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.\nJob Summary & Responsibilities\nJob Summary\nAt Onto Innovation, you will play a key role in developing next-generation semiconductor metrology and inspection systems that require industry-leading positioning accuracy, throughput, and stability. As a Senior Development Engineer - Motion Control & System Dynamics, you will lead the development, analysis, and optimization of precision motion systems that enable nanometer-level performance in advanced semiconductor equipment.\nYou will work at the intersection of controls engineering, dynamics, mechatronics, precision mechanics, and system integration. Your expertise will be instrumental in characterizing machine dynamics, tuning high-performance control systems, optimizing stage performance, and developing calibration methodologies that maximize equipment accuracy and productivity.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with deep knowledge of motion control, frequency-domain analysis, system identification, and dynamic behavior of precision equipment.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the development, analysis, and optimization of precision motion systems for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment.\n\nCharacterize machine and stage dynamics through experimental measurements, system identification, and analytical modeling.\n\nMeasure and analyze frequency response functions (FRFs), transfer functions, coherence, disturbance spectra, and closed-loop performance metrics.\n\nDevelop, tune, and optimize motion control strategies, including:\nPID control\n\nFeedforward control\n\nDisturbance rejection\n\nTrajectory optimization\n\nPerform controller tuning and performance validation to achieve demanding requirements for settling time, tracking accuracy, throughput, and stability.\n\nConduct modal testing and modal analysis to identify structural resonances and visualize system dynamic behavior.\n\nCollaborate with mechanical engineers to improve system performance through optimized structural and dynamic design.\n\nDevelop and implement machine, stage, and sensor calibration methodologies to improve positioning accuracy and measurement performance.\n\nSupport root-cause analysis of machine performance issues related to vibration, servo behavior, structural dynamics, and system integration.\n\nUse simulation and modeling tools to predict dynamic performance and guide design improvements.\n\nCollaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, optical, electrical, software, systems, and algorithm teams to develop fully integrated solutions.\n\nCreate technical documentation, test procedures, performance reports, and calibration workflows.\n\nProvide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to motion control technology roadmaps.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nMSc or PhD in Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\n\n8+ years of experience developing high-performance motion control systems.\n\nStrong expertise in:\nMotion control systems\n\nServo tuning\n\nFrequency-domain analysis\n\nSystem identification\n\nDynamic modeling\n\nMachine calibration\n\nHands-on experience measuring and interpreting:\nFrequency response functions (FRFs)\n\nBode plots\n\nNyquist plots\n\nTime-domain and frequency-domain performance metrics\n\nExperience tuning feedback and feedforward control loops for precision motion systems.\n\nStrong understanding of system dynamics, vibration, resonance, damping, and disturbance rejection techniques.\n\nExperience performing modal testing and modal analysis.\n\nProficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and engineering analysis tools.\n\nExperience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently drive technical investigations and deliver results.\n\nMust be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.\n\nExperience performing structural dynamic simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) is preferred\n\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. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools-all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.\nCompensation & Growth\nBase Salary Range:\n$115,200.00 - $172,800.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.\n\nEmpowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:\nOnto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. 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