Applications Engineer 1

Onto Innovation Job Opportunity

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers' critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor activities in Korea and in other regions around the world when needed.
• Be in charge of application support of metrology tools, provide new recipe setup and finetune existing recipes for improved performance.
• Develop new applications and keep working on improving tool utilizations.
• Work with FSE to finish qualifications of new tool installation or to do troubleshooting when needed.
• Provide reports about activities and issues to the direct manager(s). Also report to local management team and/or HQ support team when issues are escalated and work together to resolve issues.
• Actively participate in application related works for JEP or special projects.
• The responsibilities will also include (1) Best-Known-Method development during preparation phase, (2) knowledge transfer during field implementation and (3) field Apps training during sustaining.
• Serve as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
• Work closely and keep good relationship with colleagues for good teamwork. Actively communicate with apps team in HQ and in other regions around the world to share knowledge and experience.
• Work closely with customers to understand customer's high value problem and to provide solutions. Deliver customers' pain points, complaints or technology gap to local management team to handle issues proactively.
• Work closely with marketing and sales for business development.
• Domestic and international travel when needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. and above degree in engineering, optics, physics or equivalent experiences is required.
• Open for the fresh graduates with prior experiences regarding optics, mechanical/vacuum, electrical systems, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment are preferred.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning, troubleshooting, and organizational skills are essential to understand the expectation of ramp requirements. In addition, the candidate should expect long hours of working in clean room environment.

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.