Senior Technical Trainer

Technical Instructor

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

Technical Instructor will work in the Milpitas CA office reporting to the Technical Training Manager (in Budd Lake NJ). Relocation assistance available upon approvals. This position is a full-time Technical Training Instructor responsible for delivering training materials to ONTO Service Engineers and Customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in instructional design, stand-up instruction, development of technical documentation, and experience in Task List Based equipment training, experience in Field Service support is also preferred.

• Designs Training Courses for customers and ONTO service engineers
• Conducts technical training courses for customers and/or ONTO service engineers.
• Interacts with customer and functional organizations to develop specifications for content of courses.
• Prepares lesson plans from engineering documentation, field service requirements or software documentation.
• Works with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to ensure that course material reflects current product features.
• Instructs participants in both classroom lectures and laboratory sessions.
• Follows up to determine course material is current and relevant
• Maintains training tool operational readiness and resolves any issues that may arise with the equipment during or outside of class.
• Must be willing to travel to field to provide OJT training, customer training and service engineer certification world wide. Travel is based on demand and can be approximately 30-50%.

Qualifications

• Fluent English verbal & written is mandatory TOEFL scores accepted
• Minimum 5 years' Previous Technical Training experience is desired.
• Candidate should be familiar with all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Candidate familiar with video editing/processing software is desired
• Candidate should be prepared to travel both domestically and internationally and have a current Passport or entry permission.
• Electrical/electronics background
• Reading electrical schematic diagrams
• Optics or Physics is helpful for understanding but not always necessary.
• Electrical equipment like Digital Multi-meters, and use of Oscilloscopes.

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That's why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we've got you covered. You'll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range:

$71,360.00 - $107,040.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).