Automation Systems Engineer 3

Onto Innovation; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401K with match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking an engineer to drive product development for capital equipment in the semiconductor industry. You will contribute to concept through manufacturing release, perform design analysis, and support prototype builds with hands-on lab work.

The role emphasizes tolerance analysis, FEA, and system-level testing to meet schedules and budgets. Candidates should have a BS/MS in engineering and 4+ years of product development experience, with strong fundamentals in mechanical,

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in engineering or related technical field with 4+ years in product development.
• Experience using engineering software tools and creating reports, procedures, and drawings for projects.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering including automation verification, particles, vibration, and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Follow the product development process from concept through manufacturing release and sustaining of capital equipment.
• Provide engineering design and testing support using hardware and software tools to meet specs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, FEA, and design analysis.
• Deliver project requirements on schedule, budget, and technical criteria.
• Participate in prototype builds, system characterization, validation, and compliance testing; hands-on lab work.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Troubleshooting

Project management

Lab testing

Semiconductor knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering simulations

Job description

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

Description

• Follow the established Onto Innovation product development process with responsibilities from concept development through to manufacturing release and sustaining of capital equipment for the semiconductor industry.
• Engineering design & testing support using hardware & software tools to ensure proper functions & specs for products
• Design analysis including tolerance analysis, simulation, and finite element analysis.
• Deliver project requirements to meeting schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
• Participate in prototype builds, system level characterization, validation, and compliance test work. Hands on lab work involved.
• Support Multiple projects & Project Managers with tasks related to design, integration, & commercialization.
• Provide technical support to sales and service teams as needed to promote customer adoption and use of Onto Innovation products.
• Provide technical support to sales and service team for escalated field issues.
• Provide excellent written and verbal communication of concepts, plans, status, proposals, designs, etc. to hardware and software team members.
• Responsible for applying applicable design principles and ensuring the designs comply with SEMI, CE, FCC, UL, and other applicable standards.

Qualifications

• BS/MS Degree in Engineering or related technical degree area and a minimum of four years’experience in a product development environment.
• 4+ years of technical experience using engineering software tools and experience creating reports, procedures, and drawings for projects.
• Strong Mechanical, Electrical, & Systems Engineering fundamentals such as , automation verification, particles, vibration, motion control engineering
• Tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, Troubleshooting
• Knowledge of common engineering materials and finishes
• Familiarity with semiconductor wafer processing, defect inspection equipment, automated handling equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant compliance standards is a strong plus (SEMI, CE, UL, CDRH)
• Ability to study and quickly understand the functional relevance of existing legacy product designs and contribute meaningfully to support product development and support needs.
• Knowledgeable of product development concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with precision mechanical engineering, motion systems, wafer handling a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Ability for system-level troubleshooting and system-level design.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong program and project management skills.

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.