UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2016
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
001-36226
22-3531208
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

16 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 691-1300
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors: Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective October 7, 2016, Rajiv Roy, Vice President, Strategic Product Initiatives, is no longer employed by Rudolph Technologies, Inc.











SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

Date: October 7, 2016
By: /s/ Michael P. Plisinski
 
Michael P. Plisinski
Chief Executive Officer