Senior R&D Scientist

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.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Onto is seeking a motivated Senior Algorithm Scientist for an engineer position in the elite algorithm group within the Metrology Business Unit (MBU).

• The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong background in physics or mathematics, computational methods and algorithms design and software development, solid understanding of the fundamental numerical methods and algorithms used to solve problems in linear algebra, non-linear optimizations, probability and statistics, signal and image processing and machine learning, as well as ability to connect them to better understanding of complex hardware/software systems, to identify the optimal approaches to meet the performance requirements.
• Should be competent with at least one numerically focused programming environment such as Python or MATLAB using the native linear algebra, image processing, and machine learning libraries. Should also have experience deploying algorithms in traditional languages such as C, C++, C# and CUDA.
• This individual will apply their skills to develop algorithms and software solutions implementations into Onto's innovative optical and opto-acoustic metrology/inspection, and material characterization platforms.
• Responsibilities of this position include: develop data analysis, numerical modeling, signal and image processing solutions from prototypes to the product software supporting measurements, calibrations, and imaging functions of the onto metrology, materials characterization and inspection systems.
• The candidate is encouraged to have excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• This person is encouraged to bring forward creative ideas, develop production code and support as needed.
• This candidate shall be able to work independently and provide recommendations to the hardware group on error budget based on algorithm design and performance.
• The candidate is expected to stay up to date with academic research and current industrial practices in digital signal processing, machine vision, image processing, and machine learning.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS or Bachelor in EE, Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics or related field.
• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
• Significant experience in development and deployment of data analysis, signal and Image processing, computer vision, machine learning solutions, in compute constrained environments is a plus.
• Experience with instrumentation development within industry or academia is a plus.
• Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing and processing is not required but may be beneficial.

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 s, 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.