Staff Electrical Engineer

Onto Innovation; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development of high‑precision electrical systems for metrology and inspection equipment. You will guide cross‑functional teams, drive design reviews, and ensure reliability, EMI/thermal performance, and manufacturability across complex platforms.

The role demands a strong systems mindset, hands‑on power management, motor control, and collaboration with mechanical, software, and manufacturing groups to deliver production‑ready

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of broad electrical engineering experience.
• Experience integrating motors, sensors, power systems, and mixed-signal components.
• Skilled with PCB design and simulation tools (Altium, OrCAD, SPICE, MATLAB).
• Hands-on with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems for metrology and inspection systems.
• Architect analog, digital, power electronics, motor/actuator control, and mixed-signal circuitry with emphasis on reliability and EMI/thermal performance.
• Guide PCB design, schematic oversight, layout optimization, and board bring-up for signal integrity and power distribution.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams, run design reviews, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Power electronics

Motors/actuators

PCB design

Signal integrity

Embedded systems

FPGA

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

SPICE

MATLAB

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer with broad, hands‑on expertise across multiple electrical engineering disciplines to lead the development of advanced electrical systems for high‑precision metrology and inspection equipment. This role requires a strong systems mindset, deep knowledge of power and noise management, motor and actuator control, and the integration of diverse electrical components into complex, high‑performance platforms. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and leadership experience—guiding engineering teams, shaping processes, and driving electrical excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems supporting next‑generation semiconductor metrology and inspection systems. Architect robust electrical solutions spanning analog, digital, power electronics, motor/actuator control, signal conditioning, and mixed‑signal circuitry, with an emphasis on reliability, noise reduction, long‑term stability, and manufacturability. Guide PCB design and development processes, including schematic oversight, layout optimization, and board bring‑up, ensuring adherence to signal‑integrity, power‑distribution, EMI/EMC, thermal, and global safety standards. Integrate multidisciplinary components, including sensors, motors, power supplies, high‑precision analog elements, digital controllers, and communication interfaces into cohesive, high‑performance systems. Partner closely with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver well‑integrated and production‑ready solutions. Manage and mentor engineering talent, providing technical leadership, developing best practices, running design reviews, and ensuring alignment with program and organizational goals. Drive structured problem‑solving, including root cause analyses of complex electrical, power, noise, and integration issues across prototype, pilot, and production phases. Establish and enhance engineering processes, contributing to continuous improvement in design methodologies, documentation standards, test practices, and cross‑team collaboration. Ensure compliance with relevant industry and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEMI, CE, UL) throughout design and manufacturing cycles.

Qualifications

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field. 10+ years of broad electrical engineering experience, ideally in capital equipment or high‑precision systems. Strong expertise in analog, digital, and power electronics, including grounding, noise mitigation, and signal integrity. Experience integrating motors, sensors, power systems, and mixed‑signal components into complex platforms. Skilled with PCB design and simulation tools (Altium, OrCAD, SPICE, MATLAB, etc.). Working knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGAs. Hands‑on experience with servo/stepper motors and motion control preferred. Proven technical leadership, team mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Ability to travel for manufacturing support, system bring‑up, or customer interactions.

Why Join Onto Innovation?

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 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).

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 help 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.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found at http://www.ontoinnovation.com.