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Onto Innovation · 1 day ago

Senior Applications Scientist

Boise, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, offering advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. The Senior Applications Scientist will drive performance optimization projects, lead customer engagements, and provide mentorship to the global applications team.

3D TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive performance optimization projects across the Atlas III+ and Atlas V platforms, including:

Execution of III+ to V system upgrades

Tool-to-tool (T2T) matching initiatives

Implementation of best-known methods (BKMs) for throughput, matching, and stability

Collaborate closely with onsite engineers to ensure effective deployment and validation of technical improvements

Lead structured weekly meetings with Intel stakeholders to align on sustaining topics, upgrades, roadmap initiatives, and tool performance

Act as the primary system-level interface for Intel D1D, facilitating cross-team coordination and transparent communication

Document, track, and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution and proactive engagement

Provide technical mentorship to Onto’s global Intel system applications team, ensuring strong system-level ownership and issue response across the installed base

Share best practices and promote consistent knowledge transfer to improve execution efficiency and support quality

Support technical discussions related to roadmap features, upgrade paths, and capability enhancements based on Intel feedback

Collaborate with Onto’s internal engineering and product teams to prioritize improvements that address customer pain points and long-term roadmap needs

Qualification

Semiconductor equipment supportSystem diagnosticsPerformance tuningCustomer-facing supportTechnical mentorshipIntelCommunicationCross-functional leadership