Senior Applications 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

As an Applications Scientist at Onto Innovation,

• You will be part of a highly collaborative, competitive, motivated, innovative, diverse, friendly, and hardworking applications team based in Singapore.
• You will work closely with our key customers (both regionally and internationally) in the semiconductor wafer fabrication industry.
• You will be on the forefront of technology, creating innovative metrology solutions for complex materials and semiconductor device structures such as Thin Film modeling, Optical Critical Dimension modeling, Machine Learning solutions (e.g., 3DNAND, Logic, DRAM, etc). 
• You will have the great opportunity to immerse yourselves in cutting edge metrology products provided by Onto used in manufacturing semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.
• You will also be exposed to other industry-leading products offered by Onto as you grow within the company to continuously expand your skillset.
• You will also be responsible for various critical demos/evals, internal product qualifications/development, technical solution optimization and documentation, technical paper publication when needed, and conduct internal and external training.
• To carry out this role you will need to travel internationally (up to 60% of your time depending on the company's business needs, especially during your junior years) to collaborate with our colleagues and customer, as well as to gain valuable knowledge and experience to prepare you for greater roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microelectronics, Semiconductor Devices, Optics, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, etc.
• Fresh PhD graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will train you up.
• The following technical knowledge/experiences will be additional strengths in this job application:
• Knowledge of semiconductor wafer fabrication process, device process/physics.
• Experience with optical simulations, software modeling, statistics, data analysis, strongly desired.
• Programming skills, such as Python.
• Strong sense of teamwork, always willing to share and contribute, and enjoy growing together with the team.
• Ability to systemically and independently identify/troubleshoot problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to excellence, quality and integrity. Highly organized, excellent project and time management skills.

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.