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Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

PTO and wellness programs

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking an NPI Planner to bridge R&D and production, coordinating material readiness, capacity planning, and build schedules for engineering samples and initial production.

You will manage procurement, inventory, and vendor coordination, while tracking milestones and optimizing capacity across cross-functional teams. A BA/BS and hands-on ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (BA/BS preferred).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), MRP modules, Excel, Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present detailed information at strategic and tactical levels.
• Solid understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.
• Program Management: ability to handle tasks and resources for all above areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner in NPI or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Kitting: purchasing materials, parts, and subassemblies for R&D and prototype builds.
• Inventory Tracking: manage raw materials, track WIP, identify shortages to prevent delays.
• Vendor Coordination: communicate timelines and delivery requirements to suppliers; mitigate constraints.
• Build Plans: design and execute plans for engineering samples and initial production runs.
• Milestone Tracking: maintain schedules from conception to volume ramp-up.
• Capacity Planning: assess manufacturing capacity and map out requirements for scaling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Costing concepts

Team collaboration

Project management

3+ years Buyer/Planner exp.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Excel

MRP modules

Teams

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

An NPI (New Product Introduction) Planner bridges the gap between R&D and volume manufacturing. They coordinate material readiness, capacity planning, and build schedules to ensure engineering samples and new products transition to mass production smoothly, on time, and within budget.

A breakdown of key responsibilities spans across several core areas of supply chain and project management:

Material and Supply Chain Management

• Procurement & Kitting: Purchasing and validating the materials, piece parts, and subassemblies needed for R&D and prototype builds.


• Inventory Tracking: Managing raw materials, tracking Work in Progress (WIP), and identifying component shortages to prevent build delays.


• Vendor Coordination: Communicating timelines and delivery requirements to internal and external suppliers, and mitigating vendor constraints.

Planning and Scheduling

• Build Plans: Designing and executing build plans for engineering samples and initial production runs.


• Milestone Tracking: Maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones from the conceptual phase to volume ramp‑up.


• Capacity Planning: Assessing manufacturing capacity and mapping out requirements to scale from small batches to mass production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Bridging Teams: Acting as the central hub between R&D, operations, product engineering, and program management to resolve roadblocks.


• Stakeholder Reporting: Providing status updates to sales and management, maintaining KPI dashboards, and escalating timeline risks.

Systems and Process Optimization

• System Management: Utilizing ERP and MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) to maintain accurate planning data, setup routings, and generate work orders.


• Continuous Improvement: Analyzing supply chain data to identify root causes of delays, recommending process improvements, and optimizing NPI workflows. `

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (BA/BS preferred)


• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), MRP modules, Excel, Teams


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to organize and present detailed information at both strategic and tactical levels


• Solid understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.


• Program Management: the ability to handle all of the above tasks and personnel resources.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner in NPI or high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environments

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:

$50,400.00 - $75,600.00, 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).