Program Manager 3

Onto Innovation; United States; On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a program-oriented professional to partner with Sales and manage customer engagements from pre-purchase through shipment. You will coordinate with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to ensure timely fulfillment of customer needs.

Responsibilities include planning, tracking, and reporting program status, defining configurations, reviewing quotes, and managing budgets. Travel internationally ~20% is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering plus 3-5 years of relevant experience or 8+ years of related experience.
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred; capital equipment experience required.
• Experience with project management tools and concepts.
• Excellent communication, organization and planning skills to guide development teams.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and in a high-intensity environment.
• Strong urgency, accountability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage customer engagements through pre-purchase to final shipment.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Service.
• Develop and track project plans, tasks, budgets and KPIs; report status to leadership.
• Define system configurations, review quotes, and build configurations for Manufacturing.
• Travel internationally up to 20% of the time to customer sites.

Skills

Engineering degree

8+ years experience

Semiconductor industry experience

Capital equipment experience

Project management skills

Communication and organization

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

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

Partner closely with Sales to lead and manage assigned customer engagements throughout the pre-purchase phase through final shipment. Serve as the primary point of coordination and accountability for responding to customer requirements, working in close collaboration with Regional Sales Managers. Responsibilities include cross-functional coordination with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Service, and other internal teams to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer needs.

Project Management:

Support program execution by contributing to project management activities, including planning, coordination, tracking, and communication across stakeholders.

• Perform project management activities for the program including planning, executing, task tracking for assigned projects, running PLC meetings as and when needed.
• Cross-functional interaction in support of market requirements gathering, product development activities through shipment, install and sustaining
• Supervise and coordinate multiple projects and their interdependencies.
• Defining system configurations to be quoted, review and approve quotes for technical content, and create system build configurations for Manufacturing
• Allocate resources and oversee the program budget, including cost analyses and expense tracking
• Identify potential risks across projects and develop contingency plans and corrective measures.
• Support special projects which are custom requests as part of system sales
• Regularly report program status, KPIs, and ROI to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Coordinate and support application studies, factory demos and source inspections
• Attend and participate in various periodic meetings in support of above activities
• Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Qualifications

• A BS in Engineering plus 3-5 years of relevant experience or a combination of equivalent knowledge and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred. Capital equipment experience is required.
• Experience with project management tools and concepts.
• Excellent communication, organization and planning skills in order to guide development team and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure and work in a high-intensity environment.
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, accountability and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and self-starting disposition are necessary to be successful in this position.
• Exceptional oral and interpersonal communication skills.

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:

$144,000.00 - $216,000.00, 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).