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.

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.

• 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

• Well versed interferometry, aberration theory, lens design, polarization, diffraction theory, and radiometry.
• Fluent in use of Zemaxwith 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

Aminimum 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.