Hardware Engineering Lead — Sensors, Lasers & Motion

Onto Innovation Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation Inc. is seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering in Milpitas, CA. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, defining the technical direction for critical hardware subsystems, and owning hardware R&D programs from concept through production. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership, and strong expertise in advanced sensors, optics, and precision motion stages. The position offers a competitive salary range of $144,000.00 - $216,000.00 with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership or people management capacity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, drive execution against milestones, and manage global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of hardware engineers.
• Define the technical direction for critical hardware subsystems.
• Own hardware R&D programs from concept through production release.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Lead root-cause analysis for complex hardware failures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Advanced sensors expertise

Optics knowledge

Precision motion stages

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Onto Innovation Inc. is seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering in Milpitas, CA. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, defining the technical direction for critical hardware subsystems, and owning hardware R&D programs from concept through production. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership, and strong expertise in advanced sensors, optics, and precision motion stages. The position offers a competitive salary range of $144,000.00 - $216,000.00 with additional bonuses and benefits.