Manufacturing Technician

Veeco Instruments Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to troubleshoot and test tools and sub-systems during Assembly and Test. You will work closely with Engineering to resolve complex issues, manage test data, and compile reports for Final Test.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2–4 years hands-on testing experience; an Associate's degree in technical engineering is preferred. Overtime may be required, and SAP skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2–4 years testing experience.
• Associate's degree in technical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot testing activity discrepancies.
• Work with Engineering and R&D groups as required to resolve diverse and complex issues found during test.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly Test Technicians to resolve and close issues.
• Manage all manufacturing test data associated with Acceptance testing (ETL & ATL).
• Compile statistical reports for each system during Final Test.
• Analyze discrepancy data for each system to provide corrective action and target zero customer source inspection findings.
• Identify and provide improvements to test methods for existing products and collaborate with Engineering to develop methodologies for new products/components.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Overtime ability

Education

Associate's degree in technical engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Test equipment

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.

Overview:

The Manufacturing Technician troubleshoots and tests tools and sub-systems during the Assembly and Test processes. As a technician, you will work closely with Engineering to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot testing activity discrepancies
• Work with Engineering and R&D groups as required to resolve diverse and complex issues found during test
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly Test Technicians to resolve and close issues
• Manage all manufacturing test data associated with Acceptance testing (ETL & ATL)
• Compile statistical reports for each system during Final Test
• Analyze discrepancy data for each system to provide corrective action and target zero customer source inspection findings
• Identify and provide improvements to test methods for existing products and collaborate with Engineering to develop methodologies for new products/components

Qualifications:

Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of hands‑on experience in testing and troubleshooting complex systems. An Associate's degree in technical engineering or a technical field service background is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems – Analog / D-Net is preferred
• Experience with high vacuum semiconductor hardware/practices and manufacturing is preferred
• Experience and training on high-voltage and high-power systems
• Mechanical aptitude
• Preferred: SAP skills that range from simple inquiries to complex reports and transactions
• Ability to perform statistical data analysis
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skills in identifying and resolving recurring issues.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Interpersonal skills to interface with assembly technicians, engineering, management, customers, sales, and marketing
• Ability to work overtime

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $45,460—$57,582 , 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. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Applicants:

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre‑employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at [e-mail] .