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Senior Metrology Engineer in Santa Clara

Energy Jobline ZR, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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The Company Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity As a Senior Metrology Engineer at Halo Industries, you will play a key role in enabling and sustaining our advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and optimization of metrology equipment, as well as developing and refining measurement recipes to meet evolving process and customer needs. This is a hands‑on engineering role with a focus on tool ownership, recipe development, and ensuring metrology reliability and performance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and equipment teams to maintain high tool uptime, support process development, and ensure that our metrology capabilities are aligned with production and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Own the day‑to‑day operation, reliability, and maintenance of a suite of semiconductor metrology equipment

Perform troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of equipment or measurement issues

Develop and optimize measurement recipes for internal process control and customer deliverables

Support installation and qualification of new metrology tools

Perform routine calibrations and monitor tool health through statistical process control (SPC) and Gage R&R

Coordinate vendor interactions for preventative maintenance, tool upgrades, and issue resolution

Analyze metrology data to identify trends, monitor stability, and support process improvements

Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for tool usage

Train operators and technicians on metrology tool use and basic maintenance

Work with process and integration engineers to ensure measurement capability meets project needs

Assist in evaluating new metrology tools and technologies for potential adoption

Requirements Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field

5+ years of experience in semiconductor metrology or a related discipline

Hands‑on experience with one or more metrology platforms such as laser defect inspection, optical surface metrology, XRD, AFM, and white light interferometry

Proficient in recipe development, calibration, and troubleshooting of metrology equipment

Qualifications

Working knowledge of SPC tools and statistical analysis methods; experience with JMP or similar software

Familiarity with Gage R&R and DOE methodology

Experience working in a production or pilot line environment

Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management standards

Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Free Food & Snacks

Stock Option Plan

Short Term & Long Term

Base salary $160,000 - $180,000

Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and is excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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