Senior Applications Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Japan
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Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
Onto Innovation stands alone in process control with our unique perspective across the semiconductor value chain.
The Role
Own local applications engineering activities for a semiconductor metrology customer, including system installation, software feature introductions, training, troubleshooting, modeling, and escalation resolution. Build close customer relationships in Japanese, identify improvement needs, collaborate with service and internal teams, and support systematic root-cause analysis. The role requires regular customer-site travel, overseas training, and occasional off-hours conference calls for escalations.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

(1)    Take ownership for local activity at Rapidus as Metrology Application Engineer.
(2)    System installation, new feature software introduces, system use case training, troubleshooting as key activity.
(3)    Work for OCD/TF modeling activities as secondary priority.
(4)    Communicate with customer very closely and find their demand and required improvement by native Japanese Language.
(5)    High motivation / responsibility / Loyalty
(6)    Working closely with Service team to solve Escallation issues.
(7)    Early morning or late-night internal conference call if needed in case escalation issue.

Qualifications

(1)    Native Japanese speaker, English communication skills.
(2)    Ability to take initiative and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
(3)    Essential skills in planning, troubleshooting, and organizational management to ensure smooth workflow.
(4)    Ability to actively collaborate and cooperate with internal stakeholders and customers to execute projects.
(5)    Ability to conduct systematic troubleshooting to identify root causes, determine solutions, and perform thorough verification.
(6)    Bachelor degree or Master degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
(7)    Eagerness to engage with new technologies.
(8)    Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites and participate in overseas training.
 

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.

Skills Required

  • Native Japanese speaker
  • English communication skills
  • Strong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Planning, troubleshooting, and organizational management skills
  • Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers
  • Ability to perform systematic troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, solution determination, and verification
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
  • Eagerness to engage with new technologies
  • Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites and participate in overseas training

Onto Innovation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Onto Innovation and has not been reviewed or approved by Onto Innovation.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan and broad equity eligibility provide accessible ownership opportunities as part of total compensation. Company materials reference active equity programs, signaling tangible value beyond base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options form a comprehensive health package that is often characterized as good. Wellness resources and employer-verified plan details reinforce perceived healthcare depth.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match supports long-term financial security. Company materials and benefits pages highlight these retirement features as core elements of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Wilmington, MA
1,146 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: Un-patterned wafer quality; 3D metrology spanning chip features from nanometer scale transistors to large 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. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. We are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ONTO.

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