Senior Manufacturing Technician: Innovate in Precision

Veeco Instruments Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, Sick Time

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 New Jersey is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to contribute to the performance and reliability of our high‑precision systems.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, collaborate with Engineering and R&D, and help scale manufacturing through data‑driven decisions and continuous improvement. This on-site role requires hands-on focus, strong problem solving, and a commitment to 5S standards and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years hands-on testing,troubleshooting, or maintaining complex systems in a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in a technical field or relevant field service experience preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies identified during assembly, integration, and advanced system testing.
• Partner closely with Engineering and R&D to diagnose and solve complex, high‑impact technical challenges that influence product performance and innovation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly/Test teams to drive rapid issue resolution and improve production efficiency.
• Own and manage manufacturing test data associated with acceptance testing (ETL & ATL), ensuring integrity, accuracy, and actionable insights.
• Compile and analyze statistical performance reports during Final Test to support data‑driven decisions and continuous improvement.
• Identify trends in system discrepancies and lead efforts to implement corrective actions, driving toward zero customer defects and best‑in‑class quality.
• Drive innovation in test processes by identifying and implementing improvements to existing methodologies.
• Support and collaborate with senior technicians in performing tool‑related duties and maintenance activities.
• Maintain and uphold 5S standards across the work area and test floor to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient environment.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing scalability, operational excellence, and product innovation.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Troubleshooting complex systems

Analytical problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Lift 40 lbs

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to contribute to the performance and reliability of our high‑precision systems.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, collaborate with Engineering and R&D, and help scale manufacturing through data‑driven decisions and continuous improvement. This on-site role requires hands-on focus, strong problem solving, and a commitment to 5S standards and safety.