Senior Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 115,200 - 172,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

A leading semiconductor equipment company seeks a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in module and system characterization in Wilmington, MA. The engineer will lead characterization and validation, working hands-on with various modules to ensure integration into advanced systems. This role requires strong analytical skills and systems thinking. The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a diverse workplace culture committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Lead characterization, validation, and functional performance assessment of subsystems.
• Experience in R&D with evolving designs.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Quantify performance and develop characterization methodologies.
• Ensure robust integration into next-generation systems.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Systems thinking

Analytical capability

Hands-on experience with mechanical, optical, electrical, and software modules

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer page is loaded## Senior Systems Engineerlocations: Wilmington-MA (Jonspin)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-5567Onto 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****About Onto Innovation**Onto Innovation is a semiconductor process control capital equipment company focused on enabling our customers to achieve higher yield, improved quality, and smarter manufacturing. Our portfolio spans advanced metrology, inspection, lithography, and process control software—helping the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers solve their most complex problems.**About the Foundational Engineering Group**Our Foundational Engineering Group (FEG) develops common platforms, systems, software frameworks, and engineering tools used across all Onto Innovation products. FEO serves as an enabling technology organization, building the core modules and architecture that new products leverage for scale, reliability, and accelerated time‐to‐market.To support our next generation of product platforms, FEO is expanding our **Pilot / New Product Introduction (NPI)** team with a highly skilled **Senior Systems Engineer** specializing in module and system characterization.**Qualifications**The **Senior Systems Engineer, Module & System Characterization** will lead characterization, validation, and functional performance assessment of foundational modules and integrated subsystems used across Onto Innovation’s capital equipment portfolio. This role is critical in bridging early engineering concepts with production-ready solutions. You will work hands‐on with mechanical, optical, electrical, and software modules to quantify performance, develop characterization methodologies, and ensure robust integration into next-generation systems.This role requires strong systems thinking, deep analytical capability, and comfort working in an advanced R&D environment where clarity evolves as designs mature.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:$115,200.00 - $172,800.00, 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 ComplianceFor 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).locations: Wilmington-MA (Jonspin)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaylocations: Wilmington-MA (Jonspin)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Today