Applications Scientist 3

About Onto Innovation

Onto Innovation leads the field in process control technologies, delivering comprehensive solutions across the semiconductor value chain. Their advanced portfolio includes 3D metrology for nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die interconnects, macro defect inspection for wafers and packages, metal interconnect composition analysis, factory analytics, and lithography for semiconductor packaging. The company aims to empower customers to enhance yield, device performance, quality, and reliability efficiently.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Applications Scientist plays a pivotal role in supporting key strategic clients by delivering advanced application support through onsite engagements, evaluations, and demonstrations in order to acquire and defend market share and open new opportunities. This encompasses working with products such as the Atlas G6 (small spot and thick film), Aspect G2, IRIS S2, and IRIS G2. Key activities include the planning, execution, and refinement of N+1 demos and evaluations, as well as providing hands-on technical assistance for critical customer projects like AiDx.

This role involves close cooperation with customers, application specialists, product marketing, and internal engineering teams to drive successful projects and ensure client satisfaction.

Expectations and Opportunities

• Become an integral member of a dynamic, competitive, and diverse applications team based in Singapore.
• Collaborate closely with key semiconductor wafer fabrication customers locally and abroad.
• Work on forefront technologies, including creating innovative metrology solutions for complex semiconductor materials and device structures, covering Thin Film modeling, Optical Critical Dimension modeling, and Machine Learning applications for NAND, Logic, and DRAM devices.
• Gain experience with cutting-edge metrology products utilized in semiconductor device manufacturing and integrated circuit fabrication.
• Broaden your expertise with exposure to other industry-leading tools within Onto Innovation as you advance professionally.
• Responsible for executing critical demos, product qualification and development, optimizing technical solutions, documenting work, paper publication when appropriate, and conducting training sessions internally and externally.
• Prepared to travel internationally up to 60% of the time, especially in early career stages, to work alongside colleagues and customers for knowledge exchange and professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in fields such as Microelectronics, Semiconductor Devices, Optics, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Recent PhD graduates are highly encouraged to apply; training will be provided.
• Beneficial expertise includes knowledge of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes and device physics.
• Experience with optical simulation, software modeling, statistical analysis, and data interpretation is strongly preferred.
• Programming capability, particularly in Python, is desirable.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with willingness to share knowledge and contribute collaboratively for mutual growth.
• Systematic and independent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Dedication to delivering excellence with high standards of quality and integrity, along with strong organizational, project, and time management abilities.

Additional Information

Onto Innovation offers competitive remuneration complemented by comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off, 401K with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program, and wellness initiatives. The company fosters an inclusive and supportive culture with modern resources and advanced equipment to facilitate employee success. Equal opportunity employment is guaranteed with no discrimination.

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