Director of Product Management

Onto Innovation; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 143,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation seeks a seasoned product leader to define the strategy for next generation optical metrology products, guiding cross-functional teams from ideation to launch.

You will partner with engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure timely delivery, manage budgets, and meet revenue targets while maintaining quality. International travel of at least 20% is required.

Join a team focused on innovation and collaboration, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in semiconductor industry experience.
• 5+ years of direct product management and customer engagement experience.
• Equipment/inspection/metrology experience preferred.
• Application/Product/Marketing/Engineering background preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or above (Physics, EE, Chemical, Mechanics, Optics, Materials related).

Responsibilities

• Define a winning product strategy for next generation optical metrology products.
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams to achieve product objectives.
• Align product development with other business functions.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Ensure products are developed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards and products meet revenue and cost targets that align to the product business model
• Monitor product performance, analyze data, and make adjustments as needed.
• Drive product innovation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and tools, to support product development.
• Manage relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure that customer feedback is incorporated into the product planning and development process.
• Own product metrics tracking/analysis and determine the action plans for improvement
• Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Skills

Product management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above (Physics, EE, Chemical, Mechanics, Optics, Materials related)

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

• Define a winning product strategy for next generation optical metrology products
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams to achieve product objectives.
• Align product development with other business functions.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Ensure products are developed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards and products meet revenue and cost targets that align to the product business model
• Monitor product performance, analyze data, and make adjustments as needed.
• Drive product innovation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and tools, to support product development.
• Manage relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure that customer feedback is incorporated into the product planning and development process.
• Own product metrics tracking/analysis and determine the action plans for improvement
• Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of semiconductor industry experience
• 5 years of direct product management and customer engagement experience
• Equipment/inspection/metrology experience is preferred
• Application/Product/Marketing/Engineering background is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or above (Physics, EE, Chemical, Mechanics, Optics, Materials related)

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: $143,360.00 - $215,040.00, 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).