System Scientist

Company: Nanometrics Incorporated
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Job Description:

The Company: 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 help our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues.

Onto Innovation is seeking a high-energy individual responsible for advanced metrology product development in our Metrology Business Unit. This position shall be based out of our Milpitas, California campus.

Structure: This position reports to the Sr. Director of R & D

Overview: The mission of the System Scientist is to help drive the development of novel optical-metrology technologies and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

As the System Scientist you will be part of an R&D team exploring and developing novel optical metrology concepts. Duties will include

• Concept development and feasibility studies
• Modeling of the physics and quantitative predictions of performance
• Breadboard construction and experimental designs that quantify performance and compare to predictions
• Refinement and optimization of system design and tolerance analysis
• Definition of mechanical, electrical, and SW requirements for a prototype system
• Assistance in Engineering-prototype design and construction

On occasion, you will also work with teams from Engineering and Applications, particularly during a technology transition from R&D to product development. You may interface with marketing & applications to define the system performance goals, and with hardware and software engineering to define sub-system requirements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with strong technical capabilities as well as a pragmatic, results-oriented focus.
• Applicant will have a post-graduate degree in optical engineering, physics, EE or other relevant discipline. Ph.D. is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with team members covering a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines.
• Should have hands-on experience in the design and construction of optical instrumentation.
• Be proficient in Matlab.
• Experience with semiconductor capital instrumentation.
• Knowledge in spectroscopic ellipsometry, reflectometry, or interferometry.
• Experience using LabVIEW or ZEMAX.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong sense of initiative, ownership and desire to be part of a winning team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate, quantitative, and timely analyses.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 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.

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