Senior Applications Scientist

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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 motivated and technically skilled Applications Scientist to support the development, deployment, and optimization of automated optical inspection systems. This role bridges the gap between R&D, engineering, and customer-facing teams, ensuring that our inspection technologies deliver high performance and reliability in real-world applications.

Responsibilities:

Support customer evaluations, demos, and field trials, including on-site visits and remote troubleshooting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define application requirements and optimize system performance
Develop and execute test plans to validate system capabilities across a range of materials and defect types.
Provide technical training and documentation for internal teams and external customers.
Work closely with product management to translate customer feedback into product enhancements.
Assist in algorithm development and signal processing for defect detection and classification.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in non-destructive testing and inspection.
Up to 30% of domestic and overseas travel required to support Onto's customer base across various regions

Qualifications

Master/Ph.D. degree preferred. Will consider Bachelor's candidates that have extensive (5+) hands-on experience with automated optical inspection systems.
Good written and verbal communication skills essential.
Ability to work with limited direction and take initiative to solve problems.
Can function in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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