Process Development Engineer (Spector)

Veeco Instruments Inc; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Holiday & Vacation

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

ID Theft Protection

Emergency Travel Aid

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Process Development Engineer to support process development, demonstrations, and qualification activities for Veeco's ion beam deposition systems.

You will work with customers, product management, and engineering to develop, optimize, and validate thin-film deposition processes for optical, semiconductor, and photonics applications. The role combines hands-on lab work with documentation, troubleshooting, and customer support, including occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in thin-film deposition, or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Hands-on vacuum, thin-film deposition, process development, materials characterization, or related manufacturing.
• Experience in a lab/manufacturing environment and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% domestically and internationally for customer activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute thin-film deposition experiments using Veeco ion beam systems.
• Support process development, optimization, and characterization activities under technical guidance.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize process data to support evaluations and development work.
• Prepare technical reports, test summaries, procedures, and process documentation.
• Assist with customer demonstrations and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with applications, engineering, product management, and field teams for new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support process transfer, training, and occasional onsite activities.
• Maintain familiarity with system hardware, diagnostics, and process interactions for lab execution.
• Support day-to-day operation and uptime of sputtering systems at Veeco's R&D location.

Skills

Thin-film deposition

Vacuum systems

Process development

Materials characterization

DOE methodologies

Statistical analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/Chemistry (or related) with 5+ years

Master's degree in related field with 3+ years

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.

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 is seeking a motivated Process Development Engineer to support process development, customer demonstrations, and application qualification activities for Veeco's ion beam deposition systems. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, product management, engineering, and field teams to develop, optimize, and validate thin-film deposition processes that support customer manufacturing requirements and business growth.
The role combines hands-on and execution-oriented, with an emphasis on laboratory process work, technical documentation, troubleshooting, and support for customer evaluations. The Process Development Engineer will help develop and validate thin-film deposition processes for optical, semiconductor, and photonics applications while building expertise in Veeco systems and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute thin-film deposition experiments using Veeco ion beam deposition systems.
• Support process development, optimization, and characterization activities under technical guidance.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize process data to support customer evaluations and internal development work.
• Prepare technical reports, test summaries, procedures, and process documentation.
• Assist with customer demonstrations, process evaluations, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Work with applications, engineering, product management, and field teams to support new product introductions and customer qualification and adoption activities.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues and help identify practical corrective actions.
• Support process transfer, customer training, and occasional onsite technical activities.
• Maintain familiarity with system hardware, diagnostics, and process interactions to support effective lab execution.
• Support day-to-day operation, maintenance coordination, and uptime of sputtering systems at Veeco's R&D location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree in a related technical field with 3+ years of experience, in thin-film deposition, semiconductor processing, optical coatings, photonics manufacturing, or related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum systems, thin-film deposition, process development, materials characterization, or semiconductor/optical manufacturing is preferred.
  Ability to execute experiments, analyze data, document results, and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, applications engineering, process engineering, or related technical environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10-20% domestically and internationally for customer visits, conferences, and qualification support activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of thin-film deposition processes, vacuum systems, optical coatings, or semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with process characterization, statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, and process optimization techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving both process performance and equipment operation.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical process solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to customers, management, and engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of working independently in a laboratory and customer-facing environment.
  Experience with photonics, optical communications, semiconductor devices, or advanced materials applications is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $92,524.00 - $117,197.00, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits

• 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.