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Onto Innovation · 1 month ago

Applications Scientist

Boise-ID

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, specializing in advanced semiconductor packaging technologies. The Applications Scientist will work with process engineers to develop metrology solutions and provide comprehensive application support, while also interfacing with customers to enhance market position.

3D TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Ph.D. in relevant fieldOptical properties understandingDesign of experimentsScientific programmingData science experienceScripting languages proficiencyTechnical presentationsWork independently

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