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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\nThis role is intended for a highly experienced systems engineer focused on sustaining semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing operations, supporting technical escalations, improving manufacturability, and driving cross-functional resolution of complex system-level issues.\nPosition Summary\nThe Staff Systems Engineer will serve as a senior technical lead supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and new product transition activities for advanced semiconductor capital equipment systems.\n\nThis role is heavily focused on system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, manufacturing support, escalation management, and cross-functional coordination between Manufacturing, R&D, Service, Quality, Suppliers, and Operations.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering fundamentals with hands-on 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troubleshooting support, and process standardization.\n\nReview engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs) and assess manufacturing impact, risk, validation requirements, and implementation readiness.\n\nDevelop and improve troubleshooting procedures, build documentation, qualification methods, and manufacturing workflows.\n\nAnalyze system performance data, logs, calibration results, and process metrics to identify trends and systemic issues.\n\nSupport pilot builds, engineering builds, beta systems, and production ramp activities.\n\nProvide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians.\n\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, build quality, uptime, and escalation reduction.\n\nInterface directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues.\n\nTechnical Scope\nOptical metrology systems\n\nMotion control systems and precision stages\n\nSpectroscopic ellipsometry and reflectometry 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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$112,000.00 - $168,000.00, 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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