Manufacturing Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to scale production of its next‑generation ion deposition platform.

You will work on‑site with assembly technicians to resolve complex hardware challenges, support early builds, and translate evolving processes into scalable manufacturing solutions. This role offers visibility, leadership opportunities, and the chance to become a subject matter expert as production ramps, with the Beverly, MA facility serving as a key site for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, or production of complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related hardware issues in a production environment.
• Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions that improve quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing scale‑up for Veeco's advanced ion deposition system, driving production readiness through assembly, integration, final test, and early production builds across evolving system configurations.
• Establish scalable manufacturing processes, tooling, documentation, and production infrastructure while navigating ambiguity and supporting operational maturity as volume increases.
• Serve as a floor‑first manufacturing engineering leader, working directly with technicians to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, controls, vacuum, gas delivery, cryogenic, and system integration issues during active builds.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service, Supply Chain, Operations, and Production teams to improve manufacturability, resolve technical challenges, support NPI activities, and accelerate production ramp.

Skills

Production scale-up

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMA/DFM

Reading engineering drawings

ERP/SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

7+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 5+ years)

Tools

SolidWorks

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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

Join Veeco's manufacturing team and help scale production of a next‑generation ion deposition platform that powers advanced semiconductor technologies.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in standing up and scaling production for Veeco's advanced ion deposition system. This is a highly visible, hands‑on, floor‑first role where you’ll work directly alongside assembly technicians to solve complex hardware challenges, support early product builds, and transform evolving processes into scalable manufacturing solutions.

Operating in a dynamic, high‑complexity environment with multiple product configurations, you will serve as a technical leader driving production readiness, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence. This position offers exceptional visibility, influence, and the opportunity to become a key subject matter expert as production ramps and operations mature, helping establish the foundation for long‑term manufacturing success.

The work location for this position is on‑site at our manufacturing partner’s Beverly, MA facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Scale-Up & Manufacturing Readiness

Key Skills: Production scale-up, NPI, assembly & integration, manufacturing readiness, electromechanical systems, multi‑configuration builds

• Lead manufacturing scale‑up for Veeco's advanced ion deposition system, driving production readiness through assembly, integration, final test, and early production builds across evolving system configurations.
• Establish scalable manufacturing processes, tooling, documentation, and production infrastructure while navigating ambiguity and supporting operational maturity as volume increases.

Hands‑On Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

Key Skills: Electromechanical troubleshooting, controls systems, root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, corrective actions

• Serve as a floor‑first manufacturing engineering leader, working directly with technicians to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, controls, vacuum, gas delivery, cryogenic, and system integration issues during active builds.
• Lead structured problem‑solving efforts using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and failure analysis methodologies to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

Process Development & Operational Excellence

Key Skills: Process development, process validation, manufacturing qualification, engineering changes, SAP/ERP, documentation control

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, assembly instructions, sequence of operations, process controls, and training materials that enable scalable, repeatable, and high‑quality production.
• Lead validation, qualification, engineering changes, deviations, and rework execution while leveraging ERP systems (SAP preferred) to improve quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturability.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Manufacturing Excellence

Key Skills: DFM/DFMA, technical communication, cross‑functional leadership, stakeholder influence, continuous improvement

• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service, Supply Chain, Operations, and Production teams to improve manufacturability, resolve technical challenges, support NPI activities, and accelerate production ramp.
• Influence decisions through technical expertise, data‑driven analysis, and clear communication of manufacturing readiness, production risks, and improvement opportunities across all organizational levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, or production of complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related hardware issues in a production environment.
• Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions that improve quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Preferred

• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, thin‑film processing equipment, ion beam systems, industrial automation, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly engineered products.
• Experience supporting low‑volume, high‑mix, high‑complexity manufacturing environments and production scale‑up activities.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Hands‑on experience supporting assembly, integration, and final test of complex electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, GD&T requirements, and 3D CAD models; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, cryogenic equipment, motion/control systems, valves, controllers, and related hardware.
• Proficiency with structured problem‑solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA).
• Experience executing engineering changes, deviations, and rework activities within a production environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing documentation control, and production data management (SAP preferred).
• Ability to thrive in high‑mix, low‑volume, rapidly scaling manufacturing environments with evolving processes and multiple product configurations.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $94,000—$120,000, 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
• 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.