Veeco Instruments

Manufacturing Engineer

Veeco Instruments$76K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar roles.
  • Experience with complex electromechanical systems, particularly in semiconductor capital equipment.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ERP systems, particularly SAP.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on engineering support for assembly and testing of semiconductor equipment.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues in collaboration with technicians and production teams.
  • Ensure production quality and performance goals are met alongside daily operations.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Improve manufacturing processes and documentation to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production challenges.
  • Interpret technical documents and schematics to support manufacturing activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays, 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 and Emergency Travel Assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

Build the Technology Powering the Future

At Veeco, we develop advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment that enables the technologies shaping the future, from AI infrastructure and high-performance computing to next-generation electronics.

We're seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help bring complex electromechanical systems from design to reality. In this role, you'll work directly with cutting-edge semiconductor equipment, partnering with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to solve real manufacturing challenges, improve product quality, and support successful production builds.

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex hardware, collaborating across disciplines, and making a visible impact on products used by leading technology companies around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Somerset, NJ - Relocation Assistance Available

Responsibilities

Support Manufacturing Operations
  • Provide hands-on engineering support during assembly, integration, and testing of advanced semiconductor equipment.
  • Partner with technicians and production teams to troubleshoot build and manufacturing issues.
  • Support daily production activities to help ensure quality, schedule, and performance goals are achieved.


Solve Technical Challenges
  • Investigate manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions that improve product reliability and manufacturing performance.
  • Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production and supplier-related issues.


Improve Manufacturing Processes
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.
  • Support engineering change implementation and configuration-controlled manufacturing processes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, quality, and repeatability.


Collaborate Across Teams
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support manufacturing activities.
  • Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Service, and Supply Chain teams to drive successful product builds.
  • Support suppliers and manufacturing partners in resolving technical and production-related challenges.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing EngiEngineering, or a related technical discipline.neering, Industrial
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, or a similar role supporting the manufacture of complex electromechanical systems.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, precision automation, photonics, scientific instrumentation, or other highly engineered electromechanical products.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing environments, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and engineering change control processes.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, or testing of complex electromechanical products.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, BOMs, work instructions, and engineering change processes.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, or similar approaches.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Semiconductor, precision equipment, vacuum systems, automation, or other high-technology manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.


Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $76,000-$97,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 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

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
NASDAQ

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