Veeco · 4 hours ago
Process Engineer
US - NJ - Somerset
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expVeeco is a technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and services complex machines used in various industries. They are seeking a Process Engineer to support tool process qualification, ensuring tools meet customer performance requirements and collaborating with various teams to resolve technical challenges.
ElectronicsHardwareIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Review tool specific customer acceptance criteria (Factory Acceptance Document)
Generate and publish tool qualification plan including required tests, expected test durations, and forecasted completion dates
Conduct process qualifications of Veeco Deposition and Etch tools according to Veeco/customer process specifications
Measurement and analysis of processed material (wafers, substrates)
Progress and summary reporting to Veeco Management as tool qualification progresses. Generate recovery plans if the target completion date is in jeopardy
Escalate issues if unable to achieve process requirements. This includes leading escalation, preparing all relevant data for escalation team using structured problem-solving processes until root cause is identified, resolved and tool is operating as expected
Ability to quickly analyze data, present analysis and think through potential root causes and experiments to determine why a tool may not be performing as expected
Provide completed test data as requested by customer. Review this with Veeco marketing or directly with customer if requested
Participate in and lead test result discussions with customers for onsite customer inspections
Assist/Guide technicians in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, and Final Test teams to meet On Time Delivery (OTD) targets, ensuring that all process qualifications and tool deployments adhere to scheduled timelines and customer expectations
Document tool issues for post-mortem analysis. Issue, lost time, issue requires follow-up to permanently resolve. etc
Operate and perform calibration & preventative maintenance on Veeco metrology equipment
Learn and be competent with software programs (tool operation & data analysis) to execute process testing and runs
Adhere to all Veeco safety policies and guidelines
Qualification
Required
BS in Materials Science or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in thin film etch and deposition
Expertise in vacuum thin film technology
Familiarity with thin film characterization techniques such as four-point probe, stress measurements, ellipsometry, depth profilers, XRF, Nanospec, etc
Willingness and understanding importance of following internal processes and procedures
Data analysis, technical report writing and customer presentations
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with customers a must
Limited domestic and international travel. Travel to Veeco facility in Plainview NY will be required occasionally if tools are located at this facility and require process qualification
Ability to operate different tool types and troubleshoot with data for root cause analysis and issue resolution
Data collection, correlation, interpretation, and presentation of information to management and co-workers
Independent, organized and self-motivated highly desirable
Preferred
Experience in fabrication and characterization of magnetic or piezoelectric thin films preferred
Process development experience desired but not required
Experience with ion source technology (IBE, IBD, PVD) a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) with Company Match
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Commuter Benefits
Life and Accident Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Remediation
Emergency Travel Assistance
Company
Veeco
Making a Material Difference is at the core of our DNA.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$213.85MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-01Acquired
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $205M
2017-01-11Post Ipo Debt
Leadership Team
Bill Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Carla Mudiare, MBA
Talent Acquisition Partner
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