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Staff Manufacturing Engineer | Milpitas, CA, USA
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What they do
A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations manufacture products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$106,714 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Staff Manufacturing Engineer 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 The Staff Manufacturing NPI Engineer supports the execution of new product introductions through hands-on manufacturing support, rapid response to design changes, and strong technical ownership of assembly and integration activities. This role is ideal for engineers experienced in precision builds who thrive in fast-moving development environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support NPI execution for optical and metrology systems during engineering and pilot builds.
- Execute and refine assembly, integration, and test processes.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, build travelers, and process flows.
- Adapt quickly to late-stage design changes while maintaining build quality and schedule.
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions during builds. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience supporting new product development in manufacturing
- Strong technical problem-solving and hands-on execution skills Why Join Onto Innovation?
Base Salary Range:
$112,000.00 - $168,000.00, 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 theFuture:
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).Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)