Senior Applications Scientist

Title: Senior Applications Scientist

Location: Remote-AZ

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R-5013

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

 

Primary Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this position is to support customers in the application and optimization of Onto Innovation’s Optical Critical Dimension (OCD) metrology solutions. This includes deploying OCD tools in advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments, troubleshooting process integration challenges, and driving adoption of new measurement capabilities. The role involves both on-site and remote support, including training customers to maximize the performance and value of OCD systems. The Applications Engineer/Scientist will also collaborate with account teams to provide technical insights and help expand business opportunities.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver technical presentations and perform system demonstrations, including OCD recipe development and sample measurements.

2. Provide on-site and remote applications support for OCD tools, including process integration and metrology optimization.

3. Assist customers in solving complex process control problems using OCD techniques such as scatterometry and modeling.

4. Collaborate with the Applications Lab to design and execute customer test plans and benchmarking studies.

5. Interface with customers and internal teams to define tool specifications and measurement strategies.

6. Support final acceptance of new OCD tool installations and conduct comprehensive customer training.

7. Analyze and report results from experiments, including interpretation of OCD data and model fitting.

8. Contribute to the development of new OCD capabilities or enhancements to existing systems based on customer feedback.

9. Apply strong problem-solving skills to address metrology challenges and improve measurement accuracy and robustness.

10. Build strong relationships with customers and provide feedback to sales teams on emerging business opportunities.

11. Gather and share market intelligence to strengthen Onto Innovation’s competitive positioning in OCD metrology.

12. Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally to support cross-regional customer engagements.

 

Qualifications

1. Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field is preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered instead of a degree.

2. Ideally, 3+ years of hands-on experience with Optical Critical Dimension (OCD) metrology tools or related semiconductor process control technologies.

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and customer interaction.

4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively solve technical challenges.

5. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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.