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
Onto Innovation is seeking a Systems Engineer 1 to support the installation, integration, troubleshooting, and field readiness of advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems within the Panel and Patterning Engineering organization. This second position expands field coverage and redundancy for concurrent customer programs, enabling timely support across multiple strategic customer sites. The role is primarily on-site in Wilmington, Massachusetts, with travel up to 60%.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support for system installation, qualification, calibration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and customer escalations.
- Diagnose complex electro-mechanical, optical, automation, software, and subsystem-level issues and communicate findings clearly to engineering and service teams.
- Support parallel customer engagements by coordinating with field service, technical product support, operations, manufacturing, product management, supply chain, and strategic customers.
- Execute test procedures, capture data, verify corrective actions, and contribute to service documentation and training materials.
- Maintain safe work practices in lab, manufacturing, cleanroom, and customer environments while helping improve uptime, response time, and customer confidence.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, military technical training, or bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, electronics, mechatronics, robotics, mechanical technology, or a related field.
- Experience with semiconductor inspection, metrology, lithography, advanced packaging, imaging, automation, cleanroom operations, configuration control, and formal issue tracking is preferred.
- Certifications in electrical safety, robotics, lean manufacturing, vacuum systems, or field service practices are beneficial.
Education Requirements
- Minimum education: associate degree, technical diploma, military technical training, or equivalent technical experience.
- Preferred education: associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
- Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education where the candidate demonstrates advanced hands-on troubleshooting capability.
Success Characteristics
- Successful candidates are self-starters who communicate clearly, solve problems analytically, take ownership, remain calm under pressure, and drive issues to closure across functional boundaries.
- First-year success includes improving customer coverage, reducing response bottlenecks, supporting multiple successful field assignments, improving service documentation, and strengthening the team’s ability to support a growing installed base.
Working Conditions and Travel
This role is primarily on-site in Wilmington, Massachusetts, with domestic and international travel up to 60%. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and work safely in laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, customer-site, and office environments. Must comply with company safety standards and customer-site requirements.
Why Join Onto Innovation?
At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.
Compensation & Growth
• Base Salary Range:
$60,080.00 - $90,120.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.
Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:
Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.
Important Note on Export Compliance
For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Skills Required
- Associate degree, technical diploma, military technical training, or equivalent technical experience
- Ability to demonstrate advanced hands-on troubleshooting capability if substituting experience for formal education
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, electronics, mechatronics, robotics, mechanical technology, or a related field
- Experience with semiconductor inspection, metrology, lithography, advanced packaging, imaging, automation, cleanroom operations, configuration control, and formal issue tracking
- Certifications in electrical safety, robotics, lean manufacturing, vacuum systems, or field service practices
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work safely in laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, customer-site, and office environments
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 60%
Onto Innovation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
