Engineering Technician: Precision Lab & Vacuum Systems

Veeco; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday & Vacation

FSA

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco in Plainview, NY, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Applications Lab team, supporting engineers in maintaining and developing Veeco’s etch and deposition equipment. You will assist with setup, debugging, and daily lab operations, contributing to continuous improvement and production readiness.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with design and process development teams in a fast-paced, high-technology

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting complex systems.
• A minimum of a completed high school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree in technical engineering or a related technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities such as design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of electromechanical and vacuum systems
• Perform set up of processing equipment
• Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel
• Read and follow various schematics, diagrams, and plans to perform set up, test and trouble‑shooting functions
• Diagnose and repair system performance issues using high precision electrical, optical and mechanical test equipment
• Perform maintenance of processing equipment

Skills

Hands-on

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory test equipment

Vacuum equipment knowledge

Wafer processing equipment

Job description

Veeco in Plainview, NY, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Applications Lab team, supporting engineers in maintaining and developing Veeco’s etch and deposition equipment. You will assist with setup, debugging, and daily lab operations, contributing to continuous improvement and production readiness.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with design and process development teams in a fast-paced, high-technology