On-Site Process Development Engineer – Thin Film

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 123,000; 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 Process Development Engineer to lead development of advanced thin film processes at our Beverly, MA site.

The role involves owning design of experiments, data analysis, and driving BKMs for process control in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams. The position requires strong background in vacuum thin film technologies and the ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Physics/Materials Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in process development.
• Expertise with vacuum thin film technology and metal thin films.
• Experience with thin film characterization methods (4-point probe, stress, ellipsometry, spectroscopy, XRD/XRR, depth profiling).

Responsibilities

• Lead process and application development using Veeco's ion beam deposition and etch technologies.
• Manage development of advanced thin film processes aligned with customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain best-known methods (BKMs) for process control and continuous improvement.
• Engage with customers as the technical expert and support partnerships at key accounts.
• Work with Sales/Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco tools.
• Develop upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for deposition and etch technologies.

Skills

Process development

Vacuum thin film

Thin film characterization: four-point

Ellipsometry

XRD/XRR

Depth profilers

Metals thin film experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Materials Science

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field (desirable)

Tools

BKMs for process control

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

Veeco serves its world-class global customer base through its dedicated sales and service organization strategically located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for a Process Development Engineer. The work location for this position is on-site at our manufacturing partner’s Beverly, MA facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and application development using Veeco’s unique ion beam deposition and etch technologies.
• Manage the development of advanced thin film processes intersecting with customers' current and future requirements. Own the design of experiments, execution, and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain best-known methods (BKMs) for process control, process development, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications.
• Engage with customers as the technical expert, help Marketing and Sales establish strong technical partnerships at key accounts.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco tools to meet customer needs.
• Develop new upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco’s unique deposition and etch technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors plus 5 years of related experience. Master's degree and 3+ years of experience or a PhD in Physics, Materials Science or a related field.
• Must have process development experience and expertise with vacuum thin film technology.
• Expertise with thin film characterization techniques such as four-point probe, stress measurements, ellipsometry, absorption/transmission spectroscopy, XRD/XRR, depth profilers, etc., is required.
• Experience with thin film for metals is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-directed and possesses excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Collaborative attitude and comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Semiconductor device knowledge and module process, process integration experience in logic and/or memory fabrication
• Background in metal and semiconductor thin film technologies preferred
• Must be able to travel up to 25% both domestic and international

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $91,184.00 - $135,770.00 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.