Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer: Semiconductor Equipment

Veeco; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veeco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team serving the semiconductor equipment market. The role focuses on all aspects of manufacturing for existing products and new introductions, ensuring design for manufacturing and quality meet best-in-class standards.

The engineer will build production machines, troubleshoot issues, drive quality and efficiency, and contribute to Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives while maintaining thorough documentation and process control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Direct commercial experience in capital equipment or similar technical field is a plus.
• Experience with welding/machining processes is a plus.
• Experience with robotic/pick-and-place OEM machinery is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, ISO-9000, DFMEA, Six Sigma is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build all aspects of production machines (mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, plumbing).
• Troubleshoot and repair production machines and ensure quality standards.
• Drive and implement Veeco quality standards and Copy Exactly throughout the build life cycle.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Lead Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects to increase efficiency.
• Maintain documentation, configure products for manufacture, and perform First Article inspections.
• Support DFM reviews and participate in Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.

Skills

Welding & machining

Robotic / pick-and-place

SolidWorks

ERP / SAP

Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma

Effective communication

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

SAP / ERP systems

Job description

Veeco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team serving the semiconductor equipment market. The role focuses on all aspects of manufacturing for existing products and new introductions, ensuring design for manufacturing and quality meet best-in-class standards.

The engineer will build production machines, troubleshoot issues, drive quality and efficiency, and contribute to Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives while maintaining thorough documentation and process control.