Product Applications Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; 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. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a technically sound applications engineer to develop new applications and provide process support for laser anneal tools. This role interfaces with customers, engineering, marketing, sales and service to drive new product opportunities.

The position requires a BS in Materials/Chem/Physics/Engineering with 5+ years (MS 3 years or PhD 2 years preferred). Travel up to 30% is expected, with strong emphasis on communication and problem solving across the

Qualifications

• Semiconductor device knowledge and module process experience
• Understanding of RTP/Implant processes desirable
• Clear communication and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to develop applications and processes for Laser anneal tools
• Develop and maintain BKMs for process control and development
• Share product knowledge with customers and sales channels
• Provide on-the-job training to team members and customers
• Collaborate with service, engineering, and product lines to meet revenue goals
• Inspect and ensure operational quality of system equipment and train customers on operation and maintenance

Skills

Semiconductor knowledge

RTP/Implant processes

Customer management

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

BS in Materials/Chem/Physics/Engineering

MS +3 years or PhD +2 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.

Overview

Veeco’s Phoenix location is seeking a technically sound applications engineer to help develop new applications and to provide process support. Veeco is well-positioned with great teams, core technologies, and a strong entrepreneurial culture that supports new product development. The main objective of this role is to develop new applications, support customer requests, and develop new products. The application engineer will also discover new opportunities for Veeco to add value either through new product development or existing product enhancements around our core technology. In this role, the applications engineer interfaces with customers, engineering, marketing, sales and service.

Location- Phoenix, Arizona

Responsibilities

Engage closely with customers to develop applications and performance processes on Laser anneal tools; drives relevant laser learning and demos needed to applications development

Develops and maintains best known methods (BKM) for process control, process development and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications

Maintains a working knowledge of laser anneal systems process, hardware and relevant diagnostics; plans, implements and controls measure to enhance system performance

Solves process problems in straightforward situations and when needed reach out to service and engineering teams and drive to solution

Presents technical aspects of products to customers and sales channels

Provides on-the-job training, education and assistance to fellow team members both within the local team and customers

Works as a member of a cross-functional team with service and sales personnel and company product lines to support and meet revenue requirements

Communicates and participates in technical training regularly with product lines to enhance professional knowledge and to gather up-to-date product information

Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system

Qualifications

BS Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; MS and 3 years of experience or a PhD degree and 2 years of related experience is preferred.

Must be able to travel to the USA and other locations up to 30% of the time.

Knowledge; Skills and Abilities

Semiconductor device knowledge and module process, process integration experience in logic and/or memory fabrication preferred

Understanding of Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)/Implant process desirable.

A positive team player, self-motivated with strong analytical skills

Experience in customer management is preferred

Clear communication, good spoken and written communication skills in English

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $94,910.00 - $120,219.00, 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.