Senior R&D Scientist

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include : 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. 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.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary

This position is for an R&D Optical Scientist with a practical engineering background. This person will be engaged in activities related to the design, analysis, and testing of optically based advanced metrology systems and subsystems. Primary functions include requirements development, system designs, optical designs, vendor engagement, building prototypes in lab, generating build work instructions, developing processing algorithms, and engaging the professional community through conferences and papers.

Core Values

Passion- Take initiative, ask questions, support others

Integrity – Own mistakes & issues, open communication, accept & give feedback

Collaboration – Listen, share knowledge, bring together diverse people and ideas

Result – Follow up & follow through, continuous improvement, reliability & efficiency

Qualifications

Desired skills / Experience

Well versed interferometry, aberration theory, lens design, polarization, diffraction theory, and radiometry.

Fluent in use of Zemax with prior experience in tolerance analysis and stray light analysis of optical systems using Zemax

Practical experience aligning optical systems in the lab.

Proficient in Python or Matlab scripting

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exceptional organization skills

Qualifications

A minimum of 8 to 10 years of optical metrology development experience with a master’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health / dental / vision / life / disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and / or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Benefits

Onto Innovation believes that our employees are our most important assets., For this reason, we offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards programs to help protect your welfare and financial security., Physical HealthOnto Innovation provides comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family while also promoting wellness., Financial Health Onto Innovation makes it easy to save for retirement and provide a level of financial security as you and your family look to the future. We offer retirement savings and employee stock purchase to help you ensure your financial security., Wellbeing Health We provide generous time-off benefits that acknowledge the family needs and lifestyle of our diverse workforce., Career Growth At Onto Innovation, we believe our success as a business is dependent upon the skills, knowledge, talents, energy and dedication of our employees. We take pride in providing a work environment that encourages you to develop professionally. We offer a host of opportunities to help you learn, develop, and become Onto Innovation ambassadors and our best recruiters!, Community Connections Onto Innovation understands we all benefit from a healthy community. Whether through our Employee Giving Matching Program or site-specific programs for local communities, we encourage you to be an active participant in your home community., Check us out on our socials Begin your journey with Onto Innovation by staying up to date with our latest news, events, stories and more.,