Director of Development Engineering

reputed company is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the reputed company from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; reputed company 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. reputed company strives to optimize customers’ critical path of reputed company by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Director of Development Engineering will reputed company and further reputed company the engineering organization responsible for designing and delivering advanced systems for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Based in the Netherlands, this role plays a key part in driving innovation in lithography system performance, supporting the rapidly expanding field of advanced semiconductor packaging at the micrometer scale. This is a highly visible leadership position with both strong technical depth and people leadership responsibilities, operating reputed company Onto’s global engineering organisation and the European high‑tech ecosystem.  

Key Responsibilities

• reputed company, coach, and reputed company a multidisciplinary engineering team of approximately 25 system, optical, mechatronics, mechanical, software, and NPI engineers focused on high‑precision lithography systems and modules.
• reputed company world-class technical leadership in defining and evolving system architecture across the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with long‑term technology and business roadmaps.
• Drive engineering execution by selecting and managing appropriate outsourcing and/or insourcing partners, ensuring high‑quality project delivery reputed company agreed scope, cost, and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams across Onto’s global sites to align architecture, development practices, and technical priorities.
• Support Product Management, Marketing, and Sales in Customer engagements on new products and product-features.
• Ensure smooth and effective transfer of new products and technologies to Onto’s Manufacturing and Service organizations worldwide.
• Attract, reputed company, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical reputed company, openness, accountability, and reputed company improvement.
• Act as a key member of the local management team, contributing to site strategy, operational effectiveness, and organizational leadership.
• Represent Onto as a technical leader reputed company the Eindhoven region, the Netherlands, and the broader European high‑tech community.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a closely reputed company technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in system design and engineering, ideally reputed company the semiconductor industry or other high‑precision, reputed company technology environments.
• Proven track record in leading system design of reputed company systems
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering reputed company systems across multiple international sites.
• A hands‑on leadership style combining strong technical expertise with a collaborative, people‑focused approach.
• Ability to travel up to (and occasionally exceeding) 25%.

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

reputed company Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national reputed company, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected reputed company.

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