Product Applications Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Taylor, Texas, is seeking an Applications Engineer to translate customer challenges into production-ready laser annealing solutions and to develop new applications and provide process support.

You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and service teams to create value and drive adoption of Veeco technologies. The role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and clear communication of results to customers and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor process engineering or related experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Eligible to work in the United States and travel globally.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing environments or process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new laser annealing applications that improve device performance and manufacturability.
• Translate customer process challenges into validated solutions for adoption of Veeco technologies.
• Establish and standardize methods for process development and control across labs.
• Drive cross-functional problem resolution with engineering, service, product management, and sales teams.
• Evaluate process performance using diagnostics, data, and statistics to expand capabilities.
• Present technical findings and product capabilities to customers and stakeholders.
• Train customers and internal teams on process methodology and system operation.

Skills

Semiconductor process

Laser annealing

Experimental design

Technical communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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’sTaylorlocation isseekinga technically soundapplicationsengineer to help developnew applicationsandtoprovide process support.Veeco is well-positioned with great teams, core technologies, and a strong entrepreneurial culture that supports new product development. The mainobjectiveof 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 engineerinterfaceswith customers,engineering,marketing,salesandservice.

Location:

Taylor/AustinTexas

OVERVIEW

Advanced semiconductor manufacturers are increasingly relying on laser annealing technologies to improve device performance while minimizing thermal impact on leading-edge logic and memory devices. Veeco's laser annealing portfolio is expanding into new applications across advanced node manufacturing, creating a need for an Applications Engineer who can translate customer challenges into production-ready process solutions. In this role, you will work directly with semiconductor customers, drive development of new annealing applications, and influence future product capabilities. Your work will help customers accelerate technology roadmaps while shaping the next generation of Veeco's laser processing platforms. Based on publicly available information, Veeco continues to invest in its Laser Spike Annealing (LSA) and emerging laser annealing technologies for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead development of new laser annealing applications that improve semiconductor device performance, yield, and manufacturability.
• Translating customer process challenges into validated solutions, accelerating adoption of Veeco laser processing technologies.
• Establish and standardize best known methods for process development, process control, and continuous improvement across customer and internal laboratories.
• Drive cross-functional problem resolution with engineering, service, product management, and sales teams to achieve sustainable technical outcomes.
• Evaluate process performance using system diagnostics, experimental data, and statistical analysis to expand application capability and improve tool performance.
• Present technical findings, application results, and product capabilities to customers, executive stakeholders, and commercial teams.
• Train customers and internal teams on process methodology, system operation, and application best practices to improve long-term customer success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor process engineering, applications engineering, process integration, or related industry experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Eligible to work in and travel throughout customer locations within the United States and globally.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing environments, technology development, or process engineering programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Semiconductor process integration experience within advanced logic, memory, or related device technologies.
• Knowledge of laser annealing, rapid thermal processing, ion implantation, or other advanced thermal processing techniques.
• Skilled at designing experiments, interpreting process data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to customers, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, service, product management, and commercial organizations to achieve customer outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with customers through technical expertise and structured problem solving.
• Able to balance independent technical ownership with effective teamwork in a fast-moving product development environment.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $100,183.00 -$126,900.00, 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.