Lithography Product Management Director

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 Lithography Product Management Director is integral part of the core management team of the Lithography Product line and together with Engineering- and Program Management reporting into the Senior Director of Product Management.

Responsibilities include:

• Define winning product strategies for Lithography products. Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch to service support. 

• Work closely with engineering, applications, marketing, sales, operations, service, and finance to ensure seamless product developments and -improvements, within quality budget and time constraints.

• Support Sales engagement with customers, and mitigate potential gaps between customer’s requests and product performance.

• Ensure that customer feedback is incorporated into the product planning and development process. 

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams to achieve product objectives. Monitor product performance, analyze data, and make adjustments as needed. 

• Own the product. Drive product innovation cross functions.  Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and tools, to support product development and product maintenance.

• Manage relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of semiconductor industry experience

• 5 years of direct product management and customer engagement experience

• Lithography experience is preferred

• Application/Product/Marketing/Engineering background is preferred

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, EE, Chemical, Mechanics, Optics, or Materials Science related)

• Able to travel internationally at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. 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.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range:

$158,400.00 - $237,600.00, 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 the Future:

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).