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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\nOnto Innovation is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our team in Wilmington, Massachusetts location. This role is part of teamdevelopingour next-generation proprietary semiconductor capital equipmentused in inspectionandmetrology for advanced packaging applications, including AI and other emerging technologies.\nSpecialized Expertise\nThis position requires deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience inMotion control systems for precision equipment\nKey Responsibilities\nTranslatecustomer and product requirements into functional specifications\n\nDesign and implement algorithms for defectdetectionand metrology\n\nDesign and implement software for motion control sub-systems\n\nMotion profile tuning\n\nConduct design verification and system-level integration testing\n\nPresent technical solutions to application and product management teams\n\nSupport beta installations and evaluations at customer sites\n\nQualifications\n3years of C++/C# software development experience\n\nExperiencein controlling mechanical and electrical systems\n\nExperience in motion control, motion tuning, DIO\n\nExperience in semiconductor capital equipment development desired\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Scienceor equivalent\n\nWillingness to travel internationally up to 20%\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$96,800.00 - $145,200.00, 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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