Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation - Wilmington, MA

Full-time - Senior

Wilmington, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Hardware Systems Engineer at Onto Innovation is a technical lead role focused on defining project goals and requirements, developing solution architecture, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver effective optical inspection and metrology systems. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of systems and analytical skills to create efficient solutions in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals and requirements for optical inspection and metrology systems.
• Develop solution architecture and collaborate with program management to create project plans and budgets.
• Work with stakeholders including customers, marketing, supply chain, production, field service, and applications engineering.
• Lead projects to completion while ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to timelines.
• Document work thoroughly and maintain attention to detail throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• MS/Ph.D. degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or other relevant disciplines preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in high precision optical or semiconductor capital instruments, or related experience.
• Strong skills in ideation, prototyping, and developing complex optical tools.
• Excellent collaboration skills to develop system-level requirements and clear project goals.
• Strong evaluation and analytical skills to identify root requirements and causes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using MATLAB, LabVIEW, and ZEMAX.
• Knowledge in optical inspection, metrology, spectroscopy, ellipsometry, and reflectometry.
• Ability to independently design and perform design of experiments related to optical instrumentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401K plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Health & wellness initiatives
• Collaborative working environment
• State-of-the-art tools & equipment