Applications Engineer 3

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

• Provide both on-site and remote applications support to customers. Assist customers in solving problems related to the application of Onto Innovation steppers to their manufacturing processes.

• Supports the Applications Lab in Taiwan and HQ for live demo with customer and provides execution support when required.

• Interface with external customers and internal departments to best determine equipment specifications.

• Perform experiments and/or analytical investigations within guidelines supplied by senior engineering in HQ

• Report on results of experiments, tests and studies, provide preliminary interpretation.

• Aid in design and development of new equipment or redesign of existing systems to meet customer requirements.

• Communicate with external sales personnel and internal departments to determine customer needs.

• Apply good problem solve skills to support customer process related issues and applications issues.

• Will be required to work with Marketing to generate data for conferences and magazine articles

• Demonstrate systems to customers and provide customer training to ensure systems are being used effectively.

• Up to 80% travel is required with extended stays at customer locations

QualificationsEducation & Experience:

• Master or Associates degree preferred, will consider experience versus degree
• >5 years process engineering experience with wafer or panel manufacturing facility
• >3 years hands on experience with inspection tool (DFLY or FFLY will be a plus) and good knowledge of inspection & metrology
• Support inspection demo lab experience
• Good English written and verbal communication skills essential
• Ability to work with limited direction and take initiative to solve problems
• Can function under pressure
• Can work with team in the field without any problem

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.