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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Optomechanical Systems Director - **Company:** Onto Innovation - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $216,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Computer Data Storage, Visual Systems, Zemax, Yield Optimization - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5d7f3d88-81cc-4eda-9934-5a0abaab109b ## About the Role * Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field experience. * 15+ years of experience in optical system design, preferably in semiconductor metrology or inspection. * Expertise in optical modeling tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V, LightTools). * Strong understanding of geometrical and physical optics, optical system design, tolerancing, and manufacturability. * Experience with laser-based systems, spectroscopic techniques, and precision alignment. * Proven leadership in managing technical teams and delivering complex projects. Preferred Skills: * Experience writing requirements, specifications, and working with suppliers to produce custom optics. * Experience with optical metrology and the testing of optical systems. * Background in integrating optics with mechanics, motion control, sensors, and embedded systems. * Experience modeling stray light, ghost reflections and calculating light budgets * Familiarity with semiconductor process control, semiconductor inspection and metrology techniques. * Familiarity with next generation logic and memory device architectures such as especially in Gate All Around and High Bandwidth Memory architectures * Experience working in cleanrooms and understanding of cleanroom protocols. ## Description Onto Innovation is seeking a visionary Optomechanical Systems Director to lead the design and advancement of next-generation optical metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. This role will drive innovation in optical architectures that enable precise measurement and inspection of nanometer-scale features in logic and memory devices, supporting AI-driven process control and yield optimization., * Lead a team of optical engineers and Opto Mechanical Engineers in the design, simulation, and development of high-precision optical systems for metrology and inspection platforms. * Architect optical subsystems for AOI products for semiconductor inspection systems, enabling smaller spot sizes, enhanced signal sensitivity, and advanced measurement precision. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithm development) to integrate optical designs into full system solutions. * Drive the development of new technologies to cover UV to IR wavelength light sources, objectives, and imaging optics. * Oversee design validation through lab testing, metrology, and performance metrics (e.g., MTF, SNR, wavefront error). * Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices in optical design documentation, simulation, and prototyping. * Interface with product management and customers to align optical capabilities with market needs and manufacturing constraints. * Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [How Regex Works: The Secret Sauce Behind Pattern Matching](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1212-how-regex-works-the-secret-sauce-behind-pattern-matching) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Eclipse Qrisp: Next Generation of Quantum Algorithm Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1155-eclipse-qrisp-next-generation-of-quantum-algorithm-development) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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