Applications Engineer — MOCVD & III-V Materials

Veeco Instruments Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking an experienced Product Applications Engineer to support our global MOCVD customer base in arsenic-phosphide based semiconductor materials and devices.

You will apply hands-on expertise in III-V epitaxy, MOCVD reactor operation, process development, and materials characterization to help customers achieve application and production goals. This high-impact role requires independent problem-solving, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of related experience; or Master’s with 3+ years; or PhD.
• Hands‑on epitaxial growth experience with GaAs, InP, GaN, SiC, or related III‑V materials.
• Experience with MOCVD process development, reactor operation, or field applications support.
• Experience with characterization techniques such as XRD, photoluminescence, particle measurement, or electrical testing.
• Experience with device structures, fabrication flows, or device performance characterization preferred.
• Prior customer-facing experience with cross-functional teams or production environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customer development and production teams to translate objectives into MOCVD process plans.
• Execute process demonstrations, system startup activities, and customer-site application support for As/P MOCVD systems.
• Operate MOCVD equipment and develop understanding across reactor operation and epitaxial film performance.
• Characterize epitaxial films and device structures using physical, optical, and electrical techniques.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues involving epitaxial uniformity, material quality, and reactor behavior.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing on product demonstrations and reviews.
• Develop application notes, process guides, and technical materials from experimental results.
• Communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and cross-functional reviews.
• Travel up to 65% domestically and internationally to customer sites and Veeco facilities.

Skills

Epitaxial growth

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Physics/Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

MOCVD equipment

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking an experienced Product Applications Engineer to support our global MOCVD customer base in arsenic-phosphide based semiconductor materials and devices.

You will apply hands-on expertise in III-V epitaxy, MOCVD reactor operation, process development, and materials characterization to help customers achieve application and production goals. This high-impact role requires independent problem-solving, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and