Job Summary & Responsibilities- Follow the established Onto Innovation product development process with responsibilities from concept development through to manufacturing release and sustaining of capital equipment for the semiconductor industry.
- Mechanical Engineering design using precision components custom designed components in complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Design analysis including tolerance analysis and finite element analysis.
- Background in precision mechanics, mechatronics, and electromechanical system design.
- Previous exposure to motion control, including servo tuning and stage control.
- Fundamental understanding of vibration analysis, modal analysis, and VC (Vibration Criteria) standards.
- Familiarity with system architecture, design requirements, and technical specifications for high-performance systems.
- Deliver designs meeting schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
- Participate in prototype builds, system level characterization, validation, and compliance test work
- Support Multiple projects & Project Managers with tasks related to design, integration, & commercialization.
- Provide technical support to sales and service teams as needed to promote customer adoption and use of Onto products.
- Provide excellent written and verbal communication of concepts, plans, status, proposals, designs, etc. to hardware and software team members.
- Responsible for applying applicable design principles and ensuring the designs comply with SEMI, CE, FCC, UL, and other applicable standards.
Qualifications- BS/MS/Ph. D Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related areas and a minimum of five years' experience in a product development environment.
- 7+ years of Mechanical design experience using 3D CAD software and experience creating part and assembly drawings for production
- Strong Mechanical Engineering & Systems Engineering fundamentals such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibration, control engineering
- Tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, Troubleshooting
- Knowledge of common engineering materials and finishes
- Familiarity with semiconductor wafer processing, defect inspection equipment, automated test equipment and/or probe cards is a plus.
- Familiarity with relevant compliance standards is a strong plus (SEMI, CE, UL, CDRH)
- Ability to study and quickly understand the functional relevance of existing legacy product designs and contribute meaningfully to support product development and support needs.
- Knowledgeable of product development concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Experience with precision mechanical engineering, motion systems or mechanisms is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.
- Ability for system-level troubleshooting and system-level design.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong program and project management skills.
- Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.
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.
