SENIOR MANAGER, HARDWARE ENGINEERING

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 Manager of Hardware Engineering in the Service Sustaining group will oversee projects focused on service sustaining engineering, including extending the service lifetime for various products and expanding the available upgrades portfolio for the existing installed base. This will be a hands-on role in a new and growing Service Sustaining Engineering team. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering projects for the growing Service Sustaining Engineering team.
• Enable product life extension through obsolescence engineering and feature development.
• Grow system refurbishment and upgrades offerings in support of service revenue goals.
• Support service efficiency and margin targets.
• Support cost reduction efforts through CIP engineering, parts repair strategies, and 2nd sourcing of suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Manage offshore engineering resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing multiple engineering projects.
• Background in design; a focus on sustaining engineering is a plus.
• Broad understanding of semiconductor capital equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience working in a cross-functional environment.

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.