Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Life and accidental insurance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support an advanced optical deposition system.

You will stand up and scale production, working on the production floor with assembly technicians to resolve real hardware issues and establish processes for scalable manufacturing. In this floor-first role, you will troubleshoot and define processes as production ramps, grow into a subject matter expert, and collaborate across Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, or hardware support; 5+ years for senior candidates.
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical hardware in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical & controls hardware during assembly, integration, and final test.
• Support early production builds and stabilize manufacturing workflows as programs scale.
• Lead root-cause investigations (Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D) and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Work across multiple tool configurations to adapt to changing build requirements.
• Develop and maintain assembly instructions, work instructions, and training materials.
• Execute engineering changes, deviations, and rework directives coordinating with planning and shop floor.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturability and product quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read drawings

Structured problem solving

Production floor mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

Job description

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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

This role is supporting an advanced optical deposition system. This position will play a key role in standing up and scaling production.

This is a floor-first role: you will spend your time working alongside assembly technicians, troubleshooting real hardware issues, supporting early builds where processes are still being defined, and helping establish the foundation for scalable manufacturing. The environment is high-complexity with evolving processes and multiple tool configurations; a strong opportunity to grow into a subject matter expert as production ramps.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical & controls hardware issues during assembly, integration, and final test — diagnosing problems on the production floor and implementing solutions that hold across builds
• Support early production builds where processes are still being defined, working through ambiguity and helping stabilize manufacturing workflows as the program scales
• Lead root-cause investigations/escalation using structured problem-solving methods (Fishbone diagrams, 5 Why, 8D) and implement permanent corrective actions that prevent recurrence
• Work across multiple tool configurations, adapting to changing build requirements and varying system maturity
• Develop and maintain assembly instructions, work instructions, and training materials to improve build consistency
• Execute engineering changes, deviations, and rework directives in production, coordinating with planning and the shop floor
• Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, build repeatability, and product quality

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, or hardware support roles (5+ years for more senior candidates).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical hardware in a production environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience supporting production lines for complex electromechanical systems, including assembly, integration, and test in high-complexity environments (semiconductor equipment preferred)
• Hands-on, production floor mindset with the ability to work alongside technicians on active builds
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, 3D models, BOMs, and GD&T. Good working knowledge of Solidworks.
• Experience troubleshooting assemblies involving valves, gas delivery systems, cryogenic equipment (e.g., cryo-compressors), controllers, or similar hardware
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving (8D, Fishbone) with a track record of implementing corrective actions
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) to manage engineering changes, deviations, and production data
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ramp-phase environment while creating clear process documentation (work instructions, sequence of operations, training materials)

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $93,968.00-125,291.00, 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)
• 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.