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

Position Overview
We're seeking an experienced Director, Product Management to lead the strategy, development, and ongoing innovation for our flagship analysis software. This is a pivotal role, responsible for shaping and refining our core product to meet and exceed the expectations of a global customer base. The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of product management with a passion for data analytics, strong market insight, and experience in leading high-impact products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate a compelling vision for our flagship analysis software, aligning it with company goals, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Customer-Centric Development: Engage with customers, analyze usage patterns, and stay attuned to market demands to ensure our product remains at the cutting edge of analytics.
• Roadmap Planning: Develop a strategic product roadmap, prioritizing features and improvements that maximize value for users and address critical business challenges.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, UX design, marketing, and sales teams to bring features from concept to launch.
• Feature Definition & Prioritization: Translate business objectives and customer feedback into clearly defined requirements and user stories. Prioritize features based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with product vision.
• Performance Analysis & Optimization: Set performance metrics, analyze product usage, and lead data-driven enhancements to maintain and improve product quality and user satisfaction.
• Competitive Landscape Analysis: Monitor competitor offerings and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge and adapt to emerging trends.

Qualifications

• Education: MS/PhD in Physical Sciences, Material Science, Electrical Eng., Chemical Eng. or a related field;.
• Experience: 10+ years of product management / Development / Applications semiconductor metrology / inspection experience, ideally with flagship or core metrology / inspection analysis software products
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with physics-based analysis, machine learning, or advanced analytics software is strongly preferred. Ability to work closely with development teams.
• Project Management Skills: Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams, ideally within an Agile or Scrum framework.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, with the ability to interpret data insights and translate them into actionable product improvements.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams, and present product vision and progress to stakeholders.

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.