Configuration & Release Engineer 2

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

Job Summary: The Configuration & Release Engineer 2 will be responsible for overseeing the configuration management process, ensuring the integrity and consistency of system configurations. This role involves collaborating with various departments to implement and maintain configuration management policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement configuration management policies, change control, procedures, and standards.
• Manages the change process development and cross functional training to ensure process efficiency, simplicity, and scalability
• Overseeing the process of identifying, documenting, and controlling changes to all components within Windchill, SAP, & Oracle
• Oversee the configuration identification, control, status accounting, and auditing processes.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and other departments to ensure configuration management practices are integrated into all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of configuration management processes and documentation.
• Provide training and support to staff on configuration management tools and practices.
• Monitor and report on configuration management metrics and performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and documenting all configuration items within a system, including hardware, software, documentation, and network components.
• Reviewing change requests and problem reports assessing impact and obtaining necessary approvals before implementing changes.
• Maintaining accurate records of system configuration details, including current status and changes made.
• Generating reports on configuration status to stakeholders.
• Review and analyze submitted change orders and coordinate change implementation plans with Product Management, Supply Chain, R&D Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Production Control and any other affected departments
• Regularly review configuration management processes, developing revisions to, or new processes, with an eye towards continuous improvement
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance, providing constructive feedback, support, and development opportunities for the team
• Oversee the team responsible for execution of various change types including Problem Reports, Change Requests, Engineering Change Notices, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

Recommended Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in Configuration Management
• Proven experience in configuration management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management tools and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in configuration management (e.g., ITIL, CMII) is a plus.
• Experience with Copy Exactly process is a plus.
• Electrical and/or Mechanical drawing knowledge
• Experience with Windchill PLM (or similar), Oracle EBS, MS SharePoint, SolidWorks, SAP Variant Configuration, Oracle CPQ.
  
  

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.