PhD in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
5 years of metrology experience in the semiconductor industry, specifically with optical thin films and scatterometry.
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes including diffusion, CVD, etch, and lithography.
Proficient data analysis skills with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of applications scientists and engineers, setting clear goals and providing guidance.
Identify and manage project priorities, develop schedules, and track progress.
Oversee all demos, beta testing, and tools during the ramp phase at customer sites.
Handle field escalations and coordinate troubleshooting efforts with on-site teams.
Lead product development projects, ensuring high-quality implementation of new products.
Drive team execution on Onto's strategic plans.
Act as a technical expert, understanding customer needs and influencing their technical choices.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
401(k) plan with employer match.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Access to wellness initiatives and cutting-edge tools.
Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision to a team of applications scientists and engineers, and their effective performance and talent management. Set clear goals for the team members and provide guidance to ensure the success of the team members to meet the goals.
Identify and manage priorities and milestones for key projects. Develop clear project schedule, resource plan and track progress. Develop value proposition and effective project summaries for Executive meetings.
Accountability and project management for all demos, beta testing, head-to-head(H2H), and tools in ramp phase at the customer.
Handles all field escalations. Provides escalation support to on-site applications team; leading and coordinating remote/local troubleshooting
Responsible for Product Development efforts. Leads projects related to new product introduction, PLC, alpha characterization, Beta testing, gap analysis, and is responsible for successful and high-quality implementation of projects.
Responsible for driving team to execute on Onto's strategic plans
Technical expert leading strategic activities
Customer Focus: considered an expert on specific customer use case. Understand customer needs, objectives, strategy and direction.
Communication: proactively interacts across organizational, geographical, and cultural boundaries. Is able to present ideas in a convincing and professional manner to executive management. Interactions outside of span of control will involve recommending and persuading.
Discovers customer high value problems, understands options and influences the customer 's technical choices.
Participates in the development and ensures the implementation of processes, standards, and guidelines.
Accountable for documenting Best Known Methods (BKMs)/Use Cases/Publications and other training materials and transferring knowledge worldwide field applications team.
Owns Customer Relationships
Develops and manages relationships with technical buyers. Improves customer preference to engage Onto on technical problems. Build relationships with senior technical personnel at customers (at the level of Section / Department Managers and higher)
Takes the lead in positioning new technologies to customers. Interfaces with customers at the key development and manufacturing sites to form strategic partnerships to evaluate new and emerging technologies and oversees joint development activities or beta-site testing programs. Makes executive level presentations.
Responsible for arranging and driving all TRMs and technical engagement programs with customers.
Qualifications
Successful candidates for this position will have
PhD in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related science and engineering field
5 years metrology experience in the semiconductor industry working with optical thin films, scatterometry
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (diffusion, CVD, Etch, Lithography) and Logic device process flow.
Strong data analysis skills and a high level of attention to details
Excellent communication and organization skills
Why Join Onto Innovation?
At 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.
Compensation & Growth • Base Salary Range: $129,600.00 - $194,400.00, 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.
