Onto Innovation · 1 week ago
Applications Scientist
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$115K/yr - $173K/yr
0+ years expOnto Innovation is a leader in process control, offering advanced technologies for the semiconductor industry. The Applications Scientist will develop metrology solutions for complex measurements and provide technical training and support to customers, particularly focusing on the Micron Account in Boise, ID.
3D TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
The new hire will have the opportunity to work closely with process engineers in semiconductor fabs to develop metrology solutions for complex multi-layer, optical critical dimension (scatterometry), and overlay measurements for state-of-the-art memories devices
Duties will include applications development and characterization of cutting-edge measurement technologies, creating technology/product presentations, and providing technical training for customers
Support the Micron Account activity in Boise, ID
Work with Application Manager to provide comprehensive application support to our current installed base and future installations
Interface with customers to highlight application opportunities and possibilities to strengthen ONTO position in the market
Perform on-site tool qualification to achieve customers specifications
Build and optimize scatterometry and ellipsometry models for both Thin Film and OCD applications to support Micron TD and HVM metrology team
Travel to HQ for training, summit, and workshops, and travel to other customer sites to assist share experience to local team and customers, and support tool and layer adoptions
Collect future development feedback from the field and dispense it to our engineering & marketing group for future development to improve ONTO position within the market
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related science and engineering field
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Experience in design of experiments
Ability to deliver effective technical presentations to internal and external audiences
Strong understanding of optical properties of materials and other forms of elastic/inelastic light-matter interaction
Ability to travel internationally up to 20%
Ability to work in the fab up to 40%
0-3 years of experience
Preferred
Experience with scientific programming is a plus
Experience with data science and statistical analysis is a plus
Proficiency in scripting languages used for data analytics (e.g., Matlab/Python) is a plus
Knowledge of numerical techniques, Fourier and wavelet analysis, complex analysis, differential equations, and similar applied mathematical techniques is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
PTO
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Wellness initiatives
Company
Onto Innovation
Onto Innovation stands alone in process control with our unique perspective across the semiconductor value chain.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Seams
Chairman Of The Board
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