Senior Manufacturing Engineering

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; 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.

The Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer is a hands-on technical individual contributor responsible for establishing manufacturing readiness for complex optical and metrology systems. This role is critical in ensuring precision assemblies, optical alignment, and integrated subsystems transition successfully from development into stable, scalable production. The engineer will help shape NPI execution standards and act as a technical anchor for manufacturing during new product launches.

Support manufacturing readiness for precision optical and metrology systems from early development through production ramp

Partner closely with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and serviceable

Own pilot and engineering builds, including build planning, execution, and issue resolution

Drive risk assessments, tolerance reviews, and process capability improvements for precision assemblies

Mentor Staff Manufacturing NPI Engineers and elevate technical rigor across NPI programs

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Optical Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting new product introductions.

Proven track record of successfully launching complex systems into production.

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

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.

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.

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