Electrical Engineer 3

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead system architecture for advanced semiconductor equipment. You will determine design requirements, oversee control panel and PCB layout, and ensure compliance with signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.

You will collaborate across teams to solve complex control problems, improve manufacturing efficiency, design experiments for lithography and optical inspection systems, and transition designs to high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in high-tech engineering.
• Experience in development of semiconductor equipment including lithography or optical inspection systems.
• Proficiency with design and simulation tools such as Altium, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, OrCAD, SPICE, and MATLAB.
• Experience with embedded systems, PLCs, FPGAs or microcontrollers is highly desirable.
• Detail- and process-oriented with product lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new system architecture.
• Determine design requirements and solutions.
• Oversee industrial control panel and PCB design, layout, and bring-up, ensuring compliance with signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to solve challenging control problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, cycle time and cost.
• Design experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve lithography and optical inspection/metrology systems.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory standards (SEMI, NFPA, CE, UL).
• Build test fixtures for component and subsystem testing.
• Create procedures for assembly construction or qualification.
• Work with software to define system test requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve testing and troubleshooting.
• Work with engineering to transition designs to high volume manufacturing.
• Contribute innovative ideas for problem solving.
• Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Embedded systems

PLCs

FPGAs

Microcontrollers

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC

Safety standards

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

5+ years directly related experience

Tools

Altium Designer

AutoCad

Solidworks

OrCAD

SPICE

MATLAB

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop new system architecture
• Determine design requirements and solutions
• Oversee industrial control panel and PCB design, layout, and bring‑up, ensuring compliance with signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members in solving difficult control challenges
• Seek opportunities for improvements in manufacturing operations efficiencies to improve yield, cycle time and cost of production
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve complex lithography and optical inspection/metrology systems
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g., SEMI, NFPA, CE, UL).
• Ability to design and build test fixtures for component and subsystem testing
• Composition of procedures for construction or qualification of assembly
• Work with software to examine code, and write software requirements for system test functions
• Work with manufacturing and QC to improve testing, troubleshooting protocols, and alignment of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
• Work with engineering to understand new designs and enable transition into high volume manufacturing
• Innovative thinker capable of new and fresh ideas for problem solving.
• Travel domestic and international up to 5% .

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of increasingly responsible engineering and product development experience in leading high‑tech companies preferably engaged in the manufacture of advanced semiconductor equipment.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical (or equivalent knowledge) and 5+ years directly related experience
• Background in development of semiconductor equipment including lithography and or optical inspection‑based equipment a plus
• Proficiency with design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, AutoCad, Solidworks, OrCAD, SPICE, MATLAB).
• Experience with embedded systems, PLCs, FPGAs, or microcontrollers is highly desirable.
• Detail, structure, and process oriented with experience in operating within a product lifecycle process
• Experienced working with key module and component suppliers
• Experienced in developing equipment with external partners to coordinate and collaborate total system requirements and objectives
• Strong sense of urgency, discipline and accountability
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to resolve personnel conflicts communicate and influence across all levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving, technical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate, quantitative, and timely analysis
• Exceptional oral, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Out of the box thinker with creative solutions
• Must be able to work in the US

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: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00, 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).