Chief of Staff to COO - Strategy & Execution

Onto Innovation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with match

ESPP

Job summary

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, delivering a broad portfolio of technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. This Chief of Staff role supports the Office of the COO, driving disciplined execution and prioritizing operational focus across the organization.

The role accelerates leadership capabilities through program management, policy work, and strategic alignment, enabling faster decision-making and improved performance in a complex, global environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing and capital equipment operations.
• 5+ years collaborating directly with C-suite leaders to shape strategy and deliver business outcomes.
• An adept communicator, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and resourcefulness across a wide range of responsibilities.
• The ability to address cross organizational strategic, and tactical assignments with urgency and passion.
• Strict discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to gather, analyze and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the COO across the organization to drive a cadence of consistent organizational execution.
• Lead strategic projects with operational/business/technical program management, including cross-functional initiatives.
• Act as a key integrator connecting workflows and aligning the leadership team with the global organization.
• Assist the COO and leaders in the definition and implementation of policies.
• Anticipate critical path obstacles to business performance and address with diplomacy and maturity.

Skills

Leadership

C-suite collaboration

Strategic communication

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Program management

Job description

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, delivering a broad portfolio of technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. This Chief of Staff role supports the Office of the COO, driving disciplined execution and prioritizing operational focus across the organization.

The role accelerates leadership capabilities through program management, policy work, and strategic alignment, enabling faster decision-making and improved performance in a complex, global environment.