Field Service Engineer (Spector) - Sugar Land, TX

Veeco Instruments Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer III based in Sugar Land, Texas, with travel required domestically and internationally.

You will own the most complex installations and customer escalations for Ion Beam Deposition systems, providing expert technical leadership and durable fixes. You will work across vacuum, motion, electronics, controls, and software domains, delivering reliable system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of hands-on field service in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Experience with vacuum-based systems in cleanroom environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Own high‑complexity installations, upgrades, and escalations for Ion Beam Deposition systems.
• Diagnose and resolve multi‑discipline failures spanning vacuum, electronics, and software.
• Lead corrective actions and feed learning back to engineering and support teams.
• Act as on‑site escalation authority and advise customers on system optimization.
• Produce clear service documentation to reduce repeat escalations.

Skills

Vacuum technology

System integration

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting‑edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We’re looking for material difference‑makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers .

OVERVIEW

Veeco’s Ion Beam Deposition systems operate at the center of our customers’ most advanced manufacturing processes, where downtime, drift, or unresolved defects directly impact yield and revenue. As a Field Service Engineer III, you will own the most complex technical challenges in the field—serving as the senior escalation point for system performance, reliability, and integration issues that others cannot resolve. Your work directly protects customer trust, accelerates recovery from critical events, and informs product and process improvements across Veeco’s engineering organization. This role is built for an engineer who wants deep technical ownership, high autonomy, and visible impact on both customers and product direction.

This role is based in Sugar Land, Texas and will require travel both domestic and international.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the highest‑complexity installations, upgrades, and field escalations for Ion Beam Deposition systems, restoring full system performance where standard procedures fall short
• Diagnose and resolve multidiscipline system failures spanning vacuum, motion, electronics, controls, and software using structured root cause analysis
• Lead corrective and preventive action efforts, ensuring fixes are durable, documented, and fed back into engineering and product support teams
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customer engineering teams, providing guidance on system optimization, stability, and best‑practice operation
• Serve as the on‑site technical escalation authority for assigned accounts, independently prioritizing issues based on customer and business impact
• Influence serviceability, reliability, and installation cycle time by collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Product Support
• Produce clear, detailed service documentation that enables organizational learning and reduces repeat escalations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of hands‑on field service or equipment support experience in semiconductor capital equipment
• Advanced experience supporting complex vacuum‑based systems in cleanroom environments
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve escalated, non‑routine system failures
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and safely operate standard hand tools and equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods in customer fab and cleanroom environments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Deep hands‑on expertise with vacuum technologies, including turbomolecular pumps, dry mechanical pumps, cryogenic pumps, helium leak detection, residual gas analyzers, and vacuum instrumentation
• Skilled at integrating and troubleshooting complex systems that span mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic, and software domains
• Experienced in leading structured root cause analysis and translating findings into long‑term corrective actions
• Able to explain complex technical issues clearly to both customer engineers and internal non‑specialists
• Recognized for sound judgment under pressure and the ability to prioritize effectively during high‑impact field events
• High standards for documentation quality, accuracy, and knowledge sharing
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $34 - $45/hr, 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
• 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 ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.