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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Onto Innovation
- **Location:** Hillsboro, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Visual Systems
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-systems-engineer-hillsboro-or-usa-58853528

## About the Role

_ fab metrology tools * Create procedures and training documents for local engineering teams Tasks * Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with focus on optical physics * >5 years in a semiconductor capital equipment engineering role, preferably metrology * Experience in applications development using spectroscopic ellipsometric tools * Experience integrating precision optical and optomechanical components * Proficiency in data analysis using Python, Matlab, etc. * Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting * Good interpersonal skills and team orientation * Hands-on lab experience with prototype systems * New product development and support in semiconductor space * Willingness to travel up to 20% Key requirements * competitive salaries * comprehensive benefits package * health, dental, and vision coverage * life and disability insurance * PTO * 401(k) with employer match

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you develop and optimize optical metrology technologies to advance Onto Innovation's measurement capabilities. You work with software, hardware, and applications teams to translate requirements into validated systems and performance improvements. You'll lead experiments, guide implementations, and support on-site tool installs with training and documentation. Expect international travel up to 20% as you shape cross-functional solutions for leading-edge semiconductor metrology. Compensation / Benefits * Align, optimize, and validate complex optical systems * Develop best operational methods for tool performance optimization * Design and conduct experiments to characterize and improve optical metrology systems * Develop action plans and execute them in a timely manner * Generate internal and external technical presentations * Communicate requirements and specifications to cross-functional teams * Support on-site installation and initial tool matching for fab metrology tools * Create procedures and training documents for local engineering teams Tasks * Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with focus on optical physics * >5 years in a semiconductor capital equipment engineering role, preferably metrology * Experience in applications development using spectroscopic ellipsometric tools * Experience integrating precision optical and optomechanical components * Proficiency in data analysis using Python, Matlab, etc. * Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting * Good interpersonal skills and team orientation * Hands-on lab experience with prototype systems * New product development and support in semiconductor space * Willingness to travel up to 20% Key requirements * competitive salaries * comprehensive benefits package * health, dental, and vision coverage * life and disability insurance * PTO * 401(k) with employer match


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