Laser Processing Applications Engineer

Veeco; Texas; Presencial; USD 100 000 - 127 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Veeco, Taylor/Austin Texas, is seeking a technically sound Applications Engineer to develop new laser annealing applications and provide process support for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

You will work with customers and internal teams to translate challenges into production-ready solutions, influence future product capabilities, and contribute to strategic roadmaps for Veeco’s laser processing platforms.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor process engineering, applications engineering, or related experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of new laser annealing applications that improve device performance and manufacturability.
• Translate customer challenges into validated solutions and accelerate adoption of Veeco laser technologies.
• Establish and standardize best practices for process development, control, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across engineering, service, product management, and sales to achieve customer outcomes.
• Analyze process performance using diagnostics and data to expand capability and improve tool performance.
• Present technical findings and product capabilities to customers and stakeholders.
• Train customers and internal teams on process methodology and system operation.

Conhecimentos

Semiconductor process engineering

Laser annealing knowledge

Experiment design

Customer communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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 Taylor location is seeking a technically sound applications engineer to help develop new applications and to provide process support. Veeco is well-positioned with great teams, core technologies, and a strong entrepreneurial culture that supports new product development. The main objective of this role is to develop new applications, support customer requests, and develop new products. The application engineer will also discover new opportunities for Veeco to add value either through new product development or existing product enhancements around our core technology. In this role, the applications engineer interfaces with customers, engineering, marketing, sales and service.

Location:Taylor/AustinTexas

Overview

Advanced semiconductor manufacturers are increasingly relying on laser annealing technologies to improve device performance while minimizing thermal impact on leading-edge logic and memory devices. Veeco's laser annealing portfolio is expanding into new applications across advanced node manufacturing, creating a need for an Applications Engineer who can translate customer challenges into production-ready process solutions. In this role, you will work directly with semiconductor customers, drive development of new annealing applications, and influence future product capabilities. Your work will help customers accelerate technology roadmaps while shaping the next generation of Veeco's laser processing platforms. Based on publicly available information, Veeco continues to invest in its Laser Spike Annealing (LSA) and emerging laser annealing technologies for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new laser annealing applications that improve semiconductor device performance, yield, and manufacturability.
• Translating customer process challenges into validated solutions, accelerating adoption of Veeco laser processing technologies.
• Establish and standardize best known methods for process development, process control, and continuous improvement across customer and internal laboratories.
• Drive cross-functional problem resolution with engineering, service, product management, and sales teams to achieve sustainable technical outcomes.
• Evaluate process performance using system diagnostics, experimental data, and statistical analysis to expand application capability and improve tool performance.
• Present technical findings, application results, and product capabilities to customers, executive stakeholders, and commercial teams.
• Train customers and internal teams on process methodology, system operation, and application best practices to improve long-term customer success.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor process engineering, applications engineering, process integration, or related industry experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Eligible to work in and travel throughout customer locations within the United States and globally.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing environments, technology development, or process engineering programs.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Semiconductor process integration experience within advanced logic, memory, or related device technologies.
• Knowledge of laser annealing, rapid thermal processing, ion implantation, or other advanced thermal processing techniques.
• Skilled at designing experiments, interpreting process data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to customers, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, service, product management, and commercial organizations to achieve customer outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with customers through technical expertise and structured problem solving.
• Able to balance independent technical ownership with effective teamwork in a fast-moving product development environment.
  
  

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $100,183.00 -$126,900.00, 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
  
  

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.