Onto Innovation · 8 hours ago
Director of Systems Engineering
Budd Lake, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$143K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expOnto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies. The Director of Systems Engineering will serve as a principal technical authority for the Films product line, driving system-level innovation and ensuring engineering excellence from concept through product release.
3D TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead system-level development for the Films product line, translating marketing requirements into robust, scalable system specifications
Develop and maintain system error budgets; perform sensitivity and tolerance analyses to guide design decisions
Provide deep technical expertise across optics, lasers, plasma sources, detectors, and image sensors
Collaborate cross-functionally for all phases of the product lifecycle with engineering teams, product marketing, PLC, and leadership to ensure alignment and technical integrity
Actively contribute to solving technology and performance limiters through innovative approaches and rigorous analysis
Author and review system and subsystem requirements, including calibration and integration features
Influence subsystem architecture through feasibility studies and trade-off analyses
Serve as a Subject Design Expert in assigned domains, signing off on designs and contributing to design reviews
Promote design-for-X principles (performance, manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, etc.) across engineering efforts
Shape product architecture roadmaps and drive innovation to maintain competitive advantage
Mentor engineers across disciplines, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Provide expert-level customer support and technical guidance as needed
Qualification
Required
MS in Physical Sciences or Engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor metrology or related equipment
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering and hardware technologies
Strong analytical skills with experience in system modeling and error budget analysis
Proven ability to influence technical direction and architecture decisions across teams
Recognized for technical contributions through patents, publications, or industry engagement
Ability to travel up to 20% internationally and domestically
Preferred
PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering
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
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Seams
Chairman Of The Board
Recent News
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