Manager, Systems Engineering

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering to define and execute the systems engineering strategy for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology platforms. This role leads architecture, requirements, interfaces, verification, risk management, and cross-functional decision-making for complex customer programs, with travel up to 40%.

As a people leader, you will build and mentor a high-performing team, implement scalable traceability and design-review processes, and partner

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in complex semiconductor equipment or related high-technology platforms.
• Experience in requirements management, systems architecture, interface control, verification and validation, risk management, and configuration control.
• Strong business judgment, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the systems engineering roadmap for inspection and metrology platforms, including architecture, requirements, interfaces, verification strategy, configuration discipline, and technical governance.
• Build, coach, and manage a high-performing systems engineering team with scalable processes for requirements traceability, design reviews, risk management, change control, and technical decision-making.
• Partner with engineering, operations, field service, product management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic customers to translate market and customer needs into executable system requirements.
• Lead resolution of complex cross-subsystem technical issues, support executive customer engagements, and ensure engineering execution aligns with quality, schedule, cost, and customer commitments.

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

Onto Innovation is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering to lead systems engineering strategy, execution, and organizational capability for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology platforms within the Panel and Patterning Engineering organization. This people leader will own systems architecture, requirements management, interface control, verification and validation, technical risk management, and cross-functional technical decision-making for complex customer programs. The role reports to senior engineering leadership and requires travel up to 40%.

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the systems engineering roadmap for inspection and metrology platforms, including architecture, requirements, interfaces, verification strategy, configuration discipline, and technical governance. Build, coach, and manage a high-performing systems engineering team while establishing scalable processes for requirements traceability, design reviews, risk management, change control, and technical decision-making. Partner with engineering, operations, field service, technical product support, product management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic customers to translate market and customer needs into executable system requirements. Lead resolution of complex cross-subsystem technical issues, support executive customer engagements, and ensure engineering execution aligns with quality, schedule, cost, and customer commitments.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with complex semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, precision instrumentation, automation, optics, imaging, metrology, or related high-technology platforms. Demonstrated expertise in requirements management, systems architecture, interface control, verification and validation, risk management, configuration control, and customer-facing technical leadership. Strong business judgment, executive communication skills, and ability to influence across engineering, operations, commercial, and customer organizations.

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:

$129,600.00 - $194,400.00, 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).