Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Onto Innovation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; 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)

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer in Milpitas, California, to establish manufacturing readiness for complex optical and metrology systems. The role involves ensuring the transition of precision assemblies from development into production while collaborating with various engineering disciplines.

Qualified candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Optical Engineering and have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting new product introductions.
• Proven track record of successfully launching complex systems into production.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing readiness for precision optical and metrology systems from early development through production ramp.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and serviceable.
• Define and validate assembly, alignment, calibration, and test processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Optical system knowledge

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Optical Engineering

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

The Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer is a hands-on technical individual contributor responsible for establishing manufacturing readiness for complex optical and metrology systems. This role is critical in ensuring precision assemblies, optical alignment, and integrated subsystems transition successfully from development into stable, scalable production. The engineer will help shape NPI execution standards and act as a technical anchor for manufacturing during new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing readiness for precision optical and metrology systems from early development through production ramp
• Partner closely with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and serviceable
• Define and validate assembly, alignment, calibration, and test processes for optical plate and system-level builds
• Own pilot and engineering builds, including build planning, execution, and issue resolution
• Drive risk assessments, tolerance reviews, and process capability improvements for precision assemblies
• Establish standard work, tooling concepts, fixtures, and inspection methodologies
• Mentor Staff Manufacturing NPI Engineers and elevate technical rigor across NPI programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting new product introductions.
• Proven track record of successfully launching complex systems into production.

Compensation & Growth

Base Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00, 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.

Benefits & Culture

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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).