Veeco Instruments

Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Veeco Instruments$90K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with 2+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing or a Master's degree focused on AM.
  • Experience in build preparation and setup including build files and process parameters is required.
  • Hands-on experience with metal AM machine operation is a bonus.
  • Proficient in design tools such as SolidWorks, nTop, and Magics, with a strong emphasis on AM materials and processes.
  • Familiarity with product development and new product introduction (NPI), demonstrating innovative problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert in various additive manufacturing modalities.
  • Conduct cost evaluations comparing additive with conventional manufacturing methods.
  • Apply design principles specific to additive manufacturing, like topology optimization and lattice designs.
  • Collaborate with design teams to identify potential AM candidates and modify designs.
  • Support the transition of AM components from prototype to production, ensuring feasibility and reliability.
  • Define part qualification plans and oversee inspection methods post-production.
  • Engage in R&D to explore new materials and process combinations for AM.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education
  • Life and Accident Insurance coverage
  • Disability Insurance for added security
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support services
  • Commuter Benefits to assist with travel costs
  • Emergency Travel Assistance for peace of mind while traveling.
Full Job Description
Overview:

The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in advancing Veeco's use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) within complex semiconductor capital equipment. This individual will be the DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) subject-matter expert, partnering with product design, New Product Introduction (NPI), and manufacturing teams to introduce AM-enabled designs that improve performance, simplify supply chains, reduce cost, and accelerate development cycles.

You will lead AM component design, validate process feasibility, and guide parts from concept through production using advanced AM modalities such as L-PBF, EBM, DED, Binder Jet, SLA, and FDM. This role is ideal for a creative, technically strong design engineer who excels at applying AM-specific design principles and driving cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as AM design subject matter expert in various AM modalities (L-PBF, EBM, DED, SLA, FDM, etc.).
  • Support cost and business-case evaluations comparing additive vs. conventional manufacturing, including part consolidation, lead time, and lifecycle cost impacts
  • Apply AM-specific design principles including topology optimization, lattice structures, consolidation of assemblies, thermal management features, and internal flow path design.
  • Partner with mechanical design teams to identify components suitable for AM, redesign legacy parts, and integrate AM into new product architectures.
  • Partner with Product Design teams to complete designs that maximize the benefits of using AM while negotiating tolerance and other capabilities of the technology
  • Work with AM vendors and Veeco's internal AM capabilities to generate SOPs, process control documentation, and build files (Magics, nTop, SolidWorks, etc.).
  • Support transition of AM components from prototype to pilot and production, including definition of process windows, repeatability requirements, and manufacturing handoff
  • Own AM projects from concept through production: DfAM 1414 build prep 1414 printing 1414 post-processing 1414 qualification.
  • Define part qualification plans including critical-to-quality (CTQ) features, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria
  • Support first-article inspection (FAI), root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for AM components that fail qualification or field requirements
  • Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure AM designs meet reliability, cleanliness, and performance requirements for semiconductor capital equipment
  • Use build data, inspection results, and post-processing feedback to correlate design features, build orientation, and process parameters with part quality and performance
  • Support R&D efforts to implement new AM materials and process combinations.
  • Contribute to internal DfAM training material, design guidelines, and best-known-method documents.


Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing or a Master's degree with focus on AM is required. Experience in build preparation and setup (build files, support design, process parameters) is also required. Hands on experience with metal AM machines operation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Design experience with AM materials and processes. Experience in specific design tools including SolidWorks, nTop, Magics is strongly preferred
  • Experience in product development/NPI with proven history of delivering practical, innovative solutions
  • Technical knowledge of all competency areas of metal L-PBF from Powder/ feedstock to post processing. Technical knowledge of other material classes (ceramics, polymers) and modalities is a plus
  • Ability to balance GD&T, surface finish, and material property requirements with AM process capabilities and production variability
  • Working knowledge of AM part qualification, inspection methods, and failure modes relevant to production hardware
  • Highly self-motivated and able to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to tailor communication to senior leaders and across the organization on efforts, challenges, benefits, and successes
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts and results clearly

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to [redacted].

Other benefits include:

  • 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


Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a [redacted].com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at [redacted].

About Veeco Instruments

Veeco Instruments Inc. is a leading global provider of precision process equipment that enables the manufacture of LEDs, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. We are the market leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership.
Learn more about Veeco Instruments
Size
1,091 employees
Market Cap
$949.7 million
Industry
Net Income
-$8.3 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$454.1 million
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