Development Engineer 1

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies in Wilmington, MA. You will generate manufacturing and installation drawings, apply GD&T, and support ECOs and product releases.

You will source components, maintain BOMs, and manage documentation in PLM/PDM systems while coordinating with suppliers and procurement teams. Expect 20% international travel for site support.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, product development, or engineering support roles.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and maintaining BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and installation documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards.
• Support design modifications, product improvements, and ECO implementation.
• Coordinate engineering documentation required for product releases.
• Source mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for prototypes and production builds.
• Generate purchase requisitions and support procurement processes.
• Track component lead times and communicate supply risks.
• Maintain BOMs, part numbers, and engineering records.
• Support ECOs and document release processes.
• Travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time.

Skills

Reading drawings

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Mechanical Drafting Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Generate detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and installation documentation. Apply GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards. Support design modifications, product improvements, and ECO implementation. Coordinate engineering documentation required for product releases.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

Source mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for prototype and production builds. Generate purchase requisitions and support procurement processes. Track component lead times and proactively communicate supply risks.

Documentation & Configuration Management

Maintain BOMs, part numbers, and engineering records. Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document release processes. Ensure documentation is maintained in PLM/PDM systems. Track component revisions and supplier change notifications.

Applicants must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Qualifications

Associates degree in Mechanical engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 0-2 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, product development, or engineering support roles Proficiency with CAD software such as: SolidWorks Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD Experience creating engineering drawings and maintaining BOMs. Understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and engineering documentation. Experience working with suppliers and procurement activities. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings. Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

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).

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 help 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. Additional information can be found at http://www.ontoinnovation.com.