Process Development Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Process Development Engineer to lead development of ion beam deposition and etch processes, delivering BKMs for process control. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to define specifications, perform DOE experiments, analyze data, and implement improvements across Veeco's thin-film platforms.

Occasional travel up to 25% is required. The role requires strong vacuum thin-film background and hands-on lab work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience in physics, materials science or related field.
• Master's or PhD preferred; strong fundamentals in thin-film and vacuum tech.
• Experience with four-point probe, ellipsometry, XRD/XRR or related characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and application development for ion beam deposition and etch technologies.
• Design experiments (DOE), execute, and analyze data.
• Develop and maintain BKMs for process control and continuous improvement.
• Engage with customers as technical expert and support partnerships at key accounts.
• Define process specifications for Veeco tools to meet customer needs.
• Develop new upgrades and hardware with Engineering for deposition and etch tech.

Skills

Process development

Thin film technology

Characterization methods

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Master's degree + 3+ years or PhD

Tools

Vacuum thin-film equipment

Job description

Process Development Engineer

Location: US - MA - Beverly

Requisition ID: 20113

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 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. 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 [e-mail].