Senior Director Of Product Marketing

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 Senior Director of Product Marketing - OCD Metrology leads the global product marketing strategy for Optical Critical Dimension (OCD) solutions used in advanced semiconductor process control. This role is responsible for driving market leadership across logic, foundry, and memory customers by defining differentiated positioning, accelerating adoption at advanced nodes, and aligning product innovation with evolving fab requirements.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in OCD / scatterometry, strong understanding of semiconductor process integration, and a proven ability to commercialize complex hardware-software solutions at scale.

Product & Market Strategy

• Own the product marketing strategy for OCD metrology platforms, models, and software

• Define market segmentation across logic, foundry, DRAM, and NAND

• Identify adoption drivers for advanced nodes (EUV, GAA, 3D NAND, advanced patterning)

• Partner with Product Management and R&D to influence OCD roadmap and modeling capabilities

• Track technology inflections in OCD, hybrid metrology, and AI-based modeling

Positioning & Messaging

• Develop differentiated value propositions for OCD solutions

• Translate complex OCD modeling, sensitivity, and accuracy concepts into customer value

• Define messaging around CD accuracy, precision, throughput, model robustness, and CoO

• Own product positioning, naming, and messaging consistency across regions

Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership

• Lead global GTM strategy for new OCD platforms, model enhancements, and node insertions

• Drive product launch execution in close partnership with regional account team

• Collaborate on pricing, packaging strategies for OCD products

• Support customer adoption strategies for high-volume manufacturing (HVM)

Sales Enablement & Customer Engagement

• Develop sales and technical enablement materials including value stories, application notes, and competitive battlecards

• Train sales, applications, and field teams on OCD positioning and competitive differentiation

• Support key customer engagements, escalations, and executive-level reviews at leading fabs

Competitive & Customer Intelligence

• Lead competitive analysis across OCD and competing CD metrology technologies

• Conduct win/loss analysis and gather voice-of-customer feedback from leading fabs

• Act as a subject-matter expert and internal evangelist for OCD technology

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and lead a global product marketing team focused on OCD metrology

• Partner closely with Product Management, R&D, Applications, Sales, and Service

• Influence executive leadership with market insights, data-driven recommendations, and growth strategies

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (MBA preferred)

• 12+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, or technical marketing

• 5+ years of people leadership experience

• Deep hands-on experience with OCD / scatterometry metrology

• Strong understanding of semiconductor process control and advanced nodes

Preferred

• Experience supporting leading logic, foundry, or memory customers

• Knowledge of EUV, multi-patterning, GAA, or 3D NAND integration challenges

• Experience with hybrid metrology and model-based process control

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical credibility in OCD and semiconductor manufacturing

• Ability to translate complex modeling concepts into customer value

• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline

• Executive-level communication and influence

• Global mindset and cross-functional leadership

What Success Looks Like

• Market leadership and clear differentiation in OCD metrology

• Successful insertion of OCD solutions at advanced technology nodes

• Increased customer adoption and improved win rates

• Strong alignment between product, R&D, sales, and marketing

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:

$176,000.00 - $264,000.00, 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 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).