What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Engineer position at Onto?
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
- Drive our metrology solutions development cycle, advancing our technology to address our customers evolving needs.
- Initiate the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research projects. Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plan and execute laboratory research.
- Work closely with our partners and own the collaboration on XRAY solutions (materials and CD-SAXS) from the Applications Development side
- Support high level applications of complex measurement systems used in manufacturing semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Collaboration and support will result in solutions for complex multi-layer thin film measurements and optical critical dimension measurements for the most advanced technology nodes.
- Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
- Plan and executes laboratory research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
- Participate in development of patent applications. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
- Produce technical paper publications and will train customers on technical topics. To carry out this role you will need to travel to domestic and international locations to work with our customers and collaborators
Qualifications
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.
