Senior Process Development Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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, is seeking a Process Development Engineer to lead device-grade process development for ion beam deposition and etch technologies.

You will own DOE, run experiments, and drive continuous improvement with BKMs while aligning with customer needs. The role requires a Master’s (or PhD with relevant experience), 6+ years in vacuum thin film technology, and strong collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to deliver robust process solutions across

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or PhD with experience) in Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of process development in vacuum thin film technology.
• Experience with metals thin film deposition is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and application development using Veeco’s ion beam deposition and etch technologies
• Drive development of advanced thin film processes meeting customer requirements
• Develop and maintain BKMs for process control and continuous improvement
• Engage with customers as the technical expert and support partnerships
• Work with Sales/Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco tools
• Develop upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco’s deposition and etch technologies

Skills

Vacuum thin film tech

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Physics or Materials Science

PhD in Physics or Materials Science (with 3+ years)

Tools

Four-point probe

Ellipsometry

Spectroscopy

XRD/XRR

TEM

EBSD

EELS

XPS

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.

Overview

Veeco serves our world-class global customer base through our dedicated sales and service organization strategically located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for a Process Development Engineer for our Plainview, NY, location.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and application development using Veeco’s unique ion beam deposition and etch technologies
• Drivethe development of advanced thin film processes intersecting with customers current and future requirements; own the design of experiment, execution and data analysis
• Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs) for process control, process development and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications
• Engage with customers as the technical expert, help Marketing and Sales establish strong technical partnerships at key accounts
• Work with Sales and Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco tools to meet customer needs
• Develop new upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco’s unique deposition and etch technologies

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of experience and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Physics, Materials Science or a related field is required. Must have process development experience in and expertise with vacuum thin film technology. Experience with thin film for metals is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise insemiconductorthin films technologies required
• Self-directed and possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Collaborative attitude and comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Semiconductor device knowledge and module process, process integration experience in logic and/or memory fabrication
• Expertise with thin film characterization techniques such as four-point probe, stress measurements, ellipsometry, absorption/transmission spectroscopy, XRD/XRR, depth profilers, etc.
• Experience with data analysis from thin characterization techniques including TEM, EBSD, EELS, and XPS
• Must be ableto travel up to30% both domestic and international

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $113,000-$145,000 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 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. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.