Director of Product Management

Onto Innovation; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation seeks a Director of Product Management to own the strategy, profitability, and lifecycle of advanced semiconductor inspection solutions for packaging and wafer processing. You will lead cross-functional execution, drive roadmap alignment, and partner with engineering, sales, finance, and executive leadership.

The role combines deep technical insight with business acumen, discussing algorithms, optics, and process challenges with customers and executives while guiding revenue

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in semiconductor capital equipment, manufacturing, inspection, metrology, or process control.
• Minimum 5 years in Product Management, Program Management, or related leadership roles.
• Experience owning product strategy, roadmaps, and business performance.
• Ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and executive engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Own product-line revenue, gross margin, market share, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with technology needs and company growth.
• Lead strategic planning, market assessments, and ROI analyses.
• Define positioning, value propositions, and differentiation strategies.
• Drive pricing, cost reductions, and profitability across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, engineering, and leadership to deliver results.
• Govern product lifecycle and stage-gate reviews, managing resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Technical depth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/related technical discipline

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

ONT Innovation is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the strategy, business performance, and lifecycle management of advanced semiconductor inspection solutions supporting Advanced Packaging and Front-End Wafer Processing applications. This is a Director-level Individual Contributor role responsible for owning the commercial and technical success of a product line. The successful candidate will serve as the business leader for their product portfolio, defining strategy, managing product profitability, driving roadmap execution, and ensuring successful customer adoption. This individual will work across engineering, project management, sales, service, operations, finance, and executive leadership to deliver differentiated solutions that address critical semiconductor manufacturing challenges. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and is equally comfortable discussing inspection algorithms, optical architectures, and semiconductor process challenges with engineers and customers as they are discussing revenue growth, market strategy, and investment priorities with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Business Leadership

Own the overall business performance of assigned product lines, including revenue, gross margin, market share, and customer satisfaction.

Develop and maintain multi-year product roadmaps aligned with customer technology needs, industry trends, and company growth objectives.

Lead annual strategic planning activities, including market assessments, competitive analysis, technology investment recommendations, and long-range business planning.

Define product positioning, value propositions, and differentiation strategies.

Develop business cases for new products, feature enhancements, and technology investments.

Monitor product performance and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities and strategic risks.

P&L Ownership & Financial Management

Own product-line P&L performance and accountability.

Develop product growth plans, and gross margin improvement initiatives.

Establish annual operating plans, Headcount and needs and investment priorities.

Partner with Finance to develop budgets, track performance against plan, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Evaluate ROI for development projects, customer-specific investments, and strategic initiatives.

Drive pricing, cost reduction, and profitability initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Customer & Market Engagement

Partner with product marketing, developing the roadmap, customer priorities and engagements.

Serve as the primary product advocate with customers, sales teams, and executive leadership.

Build relationships with leading semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, memory companies, and OSATs.

Lead customer roadmap discussions, technology reviews, executive briefings, and strategic planning sessions.

Gather customer requirements and translate them into actionable product requirements.

Partner with Technical Account Managers and Sales teams during evaluations, specification reviews, and customer escalations.

Identify emerging market opportunities and evolving customer needs.

Program & Portfolio Execution

Drive execution of new product introductions, major customer programs, and strategic initiatives.

Provide leadership and direction to project managers and cross-functional program teams.

Ensure alignment between business priorities, product roadmaps, development schedules, and resource allocation.

Own Product Lifecycle (PLC) governance and stage-gate reviews.

Establish priorities and resolve conflicts across engineering, operations, service, and commercial organizations.

Hold cross-functional teams accountable for delivering commitments while balancing technical, schedule, and financial objectives.

Technical Product Leadership

Develop a deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing challenges and inspection technologies.

Lead the creation of Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), product specifications, and roadmap requirements.

Work closely with engineering teams to define system architectures, performance objectives, and technology tradeoffs.

Participate in technical reviews and provide product direction throughout development programs.

Analyze field data and customer feedback to drive Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) and future product development.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Minimum 15 years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, inspection, metrology, or process control industries.

Minimum 5 years of Product Management, Program Management, Business Unit Management, or related leadership experience.

Experience owning product strategy, product roadmaps, and business performance.

Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives without direct organizational authority.

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to dive deeply into engineering, process, and system-level discussions.

Experience developing product requirements, business cases, and investment strategies.

Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and executive engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a technical discipline.

Experience with semiconductor inspection, metrology, optics, machine vision, image processing, AI/ML, or process control technologies.

Knowledge of Advanced Packaging processes including: Hybrid Bonding 2.5D and 3D Packaging TSV Technologies Wafer-Level Packaging Panel-Level Packaging

Knowledge of Front-End processes including: Lithography Etch CMP Deposition Yield Management Process Control

Experience working directly with leading semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, memory manufacturers, and OSATs.

Experience managing global customer engagements and strategic technology partnerships.

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: $158,400.00 - $237,600.00, 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). 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.