Process Development Engineer

Veeco; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 117,197 - 154,207; 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)

Commuter Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco seeks a Process Development Engineer for Beverly, MA to lead development of advanced thin film processes, including ion beam deposition and etch technologies. The role interfaces with customers, marketing, and sales to align process capabilities with market needs.

You will drive experiments, analyze data, and create best-known methods, collaborating with engineering for new hardware upgrades. Prior experience in vacuum thin film tech and metals is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's plus 5 years of related experience.
• Master's degree and 3+ years or a PhD in Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

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; design of experiments, execution, and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain BKMs for process control, development, and continuous improvement; drive adoption of BKMs and new applications.
• Engage with customers as the technical expert and help Marketing and Sales form strong partnerships at key accounts.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco tools to meet customer needs.
• Develop upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco’s deposition and etch technologies.

Skills

Process development

Vacuum thin film tech

Thin film characterization

Customer-facing/communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Materials Science

Master's degree in Physics or Materials Science

PhD in Physics or Materials Science

Tools

XRD/XRR

Ellipsometry

Stress measurements

Four-point probe

Job description

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’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team.

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 for Beverly, MA.

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 $117,197.0 - $154,207.00 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.

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] .