Onto Innovation Inc. announced Dr. Stephen Schwartz has joined its board of directors. With over 25 years of leadership experience in high technology companies, Dr. Stephen Schwartz brings a strong background in technical leadership to Onto Innovation?s board of directors. He currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Azenta Inc., formerly Brooks Automation Inc., since October 2010.

Brooks Automation was a leading provider of manufacturing automation solutions for the semiconductor industry and life sciences. In February 2022, under Dr. Schwartz?s leadership, Brooks Automation separated its business into two different companies, Azenta, which operates in the life sciences market, and Brooks Automation, which operates in the semiconductor industry. In May 2024, he announced his plans to retire from Azenta upon the appointment of his successor.

Prior to Brooks Automation, Dr. Schwartz joined Asyst Technologies Inc., in 2001 and served as the president, chief executive officer and chairman from 2002 until 2009. Prior to joining Asyst, Dr. Schwartz served as the president of Consilium Inc., an Applied Materials Inc. company from 1999 to 2001. Dr. Schwartz began his career at Applied Materials.

Dr. Schwartz received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.