Onto Innovation · 13 hours ago
Director of Pilot Line Operations
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expOnto Innovation is a leader in process control within the semiconductor industry, and they are seeking a strategic Director of Pilot Line Operations to lead the transition of advanced inspection and metrology equipment into production. This role focuses on optimizing engineering design for manufacturability, ensuring product quality, and accelerating time-to-market for next-generation semiconductor capital equipment.
3D TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the NPI roadmap for inspection and metrology products, aligning cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
Drive early engagement with design teams to influence product architecture for manufacturability, scalability, and serviceability
Implement DFM principles throughout the product lifecycle to reduce cost, improve yield, and enhance reliability
Collaborate with quality and reliability engineering to embed robust validation and testing protocols into the design phase
Act as the primary interface between R&D and Operations, ensuring design intent is preserved while meeting production requirements
Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and phase-gate processes to ensure readiness for volume manufacturing
Lead the development of manufacturing processes, tooling, and automation strategies tailored to complex optical, mechanical, and electronic subsystems
Partner with global suppliers and internal teams to ensure supply chain readiness and scalability
Define and track KPIs for NPI success including yield, cycle time, cost, and quality
Champion continuous improvement initiatives based on post-launch feedback and field performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering; PhD preferred
10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, with a strong focus on inspection/metrology systems
Proven track record in leading NPI programs from concept through volume production
Deep understanding of precision engineering, optics, sensors, and complex system integration
Expertise in DFM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and quality systems
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with global manufacturing and supply chain operations
Familiarity with PLM systems, ERP tools, and advanced analytics
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
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
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