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
We are seeking a highly skilled senior Software Engineer to lead the software integration automation and performance optimization in our metrology platforms. This individual will be the technical leader responsible for defining software requirements for automation of motion control and calibration solutions to improve tool build cycle time reduction.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in metrology and system integration with the ability to drive technical direction across software, systems, and hardware engineering teams.
- Serve as the organization's technical expert for metrology tool software.
- Design and integrate the software automation platform, including calibration and tool build optimization
- Define automated calibration workflows and production calibration strategies.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration.
Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, science related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience developing tool software and controlling hardware sub-systems.
- Strong expertise in C++/C# and object-oriented design, multi-threaded and real-time software development
- Strong expertise in sub-system integration and automation
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues involving software and hardware interactions.
- Demonstrated technical leadership on large engineering programs.
- Experience in Git and AI.
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
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a science-related discipline
- 7+ years of experience developing tool software and controlling hardware subsystems
- Strong expertise in C++ or C#
- Experience with object-oriented design
- Experience with multithreaded and real-time software development
- Strong expertise in subsystem integration and automation
- Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level software and hardware interactions
- Demonstrated technical leadership on large engineering programs
- Experience with Git and AI
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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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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.
