Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer – Optics & Metrology

Onto Innovation Inc.; 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

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer experienced in optical and metrology systems. This role is vital for ensuring the transition of complex assemblies from development to production.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values collaboration and employee well-being.

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 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.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Optical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

New Product Introduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Optical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Onto Innovation Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer experienced in optical and metrology systems. This role is vital for ensuring the transition of complex assemblies from development to production.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values collaboration and employee well-being.