Senior Manager, Precision Mechatronics & Metrology

Onto Innovation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead development of advanced hardware and tooling for next‑generation metrology instruments. You will guide the full product lifecycle—from concept through prototyping, testing, to release—working with cross‑functional teams.

You’ll drive motion control architecture, precision mechanics, and mechatronic design while ensuring performance metrics and documentation are met.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Controls, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineering.
• Masters degree or higher in science or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define control architecture for motion systems (motors, drives, controllers).
• Design optical mounts and sub-micron precision adjustment mechanisms.

Skills

Motion control

Servo tuning

Stage control

Automation mapping

Vibration analysis

Modal analysis

Mechatronics

Precision mechanics

System architecture

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Onto Innovation is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead development of advanced hardware and tooling for next‑generation metrology instruments. You will guide the full product lifecycle—from concept through prototyping, testing, to release—working with cross‑functional teams.

You’ll drive motion control architecture, precision mechanics, and mechatronic design while ensuring performance metrics and documentation are met.