Senior Applications Scientist, Semiconductor Metrology

Onto Innovation Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Onto Innovation is hiring a Senior Applications Scientist in Milpitas, CA. The role leads characterization of IRIS(TF) hardware and software, develops measurement methodologies, supports customer demonstrations and deployments, and collaborates with engineering to enhance procedures and equipment.

You will analyze data, suggest product improvements, and travel to customer sites as needed. Candidates should have 5+ years in semiconductor metrology, a PhD or MS in engineering or related fields,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in semiconductor metrology preferred.
• PhD or MS in Engineering Sciences, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Optics, Physics.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process control, thin film stress measurement, warped wafer handling.
• Ability to systematically and independently identify/troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of statistics and design of experiments.
• Knowledge of basic programming skills.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication and process integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead characterization of new IRIS(TF) hardware and software features.
• Develop measurement methodologies, throughput models and BKMs.
• Support customer demonstrations, pilot evaluations and production qualifications.
• Investigate and resolve customer escalations related to tool performance and applications.
• Interface with technical support, HQ engineering on procedures and equipment enhancement.
• Analyze characterization data and provide recommendations for product improvements.
• Support installation, startup, and deployment activities at customer sites.
• Travel as required to support customer activities and product deployments.

Skills

Semiconductor metrology

Statistics & DOE

Programming basics

Independent troubleshooting

Semiconductor fabrication knowledge

Education

PhD or MS in Engineering Sciences / Materials Science / Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Applied Sciences / Optics / Physics

Job description

Onto Innovation is hiring a Senior Applications Scientist in Milpitas, CA. The role leads characterization of IRIS(TF) hardware and software, develops measurement methodologies, supports customer demonstrations and deployments, and collaborates with engineering to enhance procedures and equipment.

You will analyze data, suggest product improvements, and travel to customer sites as needed. Candidates should have 5+ years in semiconductor metrology, a PhD or MS in engineering or related fields,