Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesOnto Innovation is seeking a visionary
Optomechanical Systems Director to lead the design and advancement of next-generation optical metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. This role will drive innovation in optical architectures that enable precise measurement and inspection of nanometer-scale features in logic and memory devices, supporting AI-driven process control and yield optimization.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead a team of optical engineers and Opto Mechanical Engineers in the design, simulation, and development of high-precision optical systems for metrology and inspection platforms.
- Architect optical subsystems for AOI products for semiconductor inspection systems, enabling smaller spot sizes, enhanced signal sensitivity, and advanced measurement precision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithm development) to integrate optical designs into full system solutions.
- Drive the development of new technologies to cover UV to IR wavelength light sources, objectives, and imaging optics.
- Oversee design validation through lab testing, metrology, and performance metrics (e.g., MTF, SNR, wavefront error).
- Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices in optical design documentation, simulation, and prototyping.
- Interface with product management and customers to align optical capabilities with market needs and manufacturing constraints.
Qualifications- Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field experience.
- 15+ years of experience in optical system design, preferably in semiconductor metrology or inspection.
- Expertise in optical modeling tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V, LightTools).
- Strong understanding of geometrical and physical optics, optical system design, tolerancing, and manufacturability.
- Experience with laser-based systems, spectroscopic techniques, and precision alignment.
- Proven leadership in managing technical teams and delivering complex projects.
Preferred Skills: - Experience writing requirements, specifications, and working with suppliers to produce custom optics.
- Experience with optical metrology and the testing of optical systems.
- Background in integrating optics with mechanics, motion control, sensors, and embedded systems.
- Experience modeling stray light, ghost reflections and calculating light budgets
- Familiarity with semiconductor process control, semiconductor inspection and metrology techniques.
- Familiarity with next generation logic and memory device architectures such as especially in Gate All Around and High Bandwidth Memory architectures
- Experience working in cleanrooms and understanding of cleanroom protocols.
Compensation & Growth• Base Salary Range:
$144,000.00 - $216,000.00, 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.
