Senior Plasma Research Scientist

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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 Plainview, NY seeks a PhD-level plasma science expert to join our R&D team. You will advance plasma-based systems, perform modeling, design experiments, and analyze results.

The role involves tackling challenging material science questions, collaborating across groups, and traveling up to 25% domestically and internationally.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in plasma science, materials processing, or related technologies.
• Experience with plasma system modeling, experimental research, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D of plasma-based systems, including modeling, design, and experimental validation.
• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments related to plasma processing, ion sources, thin film deposition, etching.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment performance and develop innovative solutions.
• Characterize materials and thin films using analytical techniques.
• Document and communicate technical results through reports, presentations, publications, and patents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new technologies and applications.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Skills

Plasma science

Materials processing

Data analysis

Vacuum systems

Lab equipment handling

Analytical communication

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vacuum systems

Plasma modeling tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Plainview, NY seeks a PhD-level plasma science expert to join our R&D team. You will advance plasma-based systems, perform modeling, design experiments, and analyze results.

The role involves tackling challenging material science questions, collaborating across groups, and traveling up to 25% domestically and internationally.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.