Senior Product Applications Engineer

Veeco; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 156,000; 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)

Commuter Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco is seeking a Product Applications Engineer for its Oregon site to develop new applications and provide process support. The candidate will engage with customers, maintain best known methods, and enhance system performance in laser annealing processes.

A BS in a relevant field with significant experience in semiconductor processes is essential. The position offers a competitive salary from $124,000 to $156,000 along with various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel within the US and other locations up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Engage closely with customers to develop applications and performance processes.
• Develop and maintain best known methods (BKM) for process control.
• Solve process problems in straightforward situations.
• Present technical aspects of products to customers.

Skills

Semiconductor device knowledge

Module process integration

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Customer management

Education

BS Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering

MS and 6 years of experience or PhD and 3 years of experience

Job description

Overview

Veeco’s Customer site in Oregon is seeking a technically sound product applications engineer to help develop new applications and provide process support. The main objective of this role is to develop new applications, support customer requests, and develop new products. In this role, the applications engineer discovers opportunities for Veeco to add value through new product development or existing product enhancements around our core technology, working with customers, engineering, marketing, sales, and service.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Responsibilities

• Engage closely with customers to develop applications and performance processes on Laser anneal tools; drive relevant laser learning and demos needed for applications development
• Develop and maintain best known methods (BKM) for process control, process development, and continuous improvement; drive adoption of BKMs and new applications
• Maintain a working knowledge of laser anneal systems process, hardware, and relevant diagnostics; plan, implement, and control measures to enhance system performance
• Solve process problems in straightforward situations and, when needed, reach out to service and engineering teams to drive solutions
• Present technical aspects of products to customers and sales channels
• Provide on-the-job training, education, and assistance to fellow team members both within the local team and customers
• Work as a member of a cross-functional team with service and sales personnel and company product lines to support and meet revenue requirements
• Communicate and participate in technical training regularly with product lines to enhance professional knowledge and gather up-to-date product information
• Check and approve operational quality of system equipment and instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system

Qualifications

BS Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; MS and 6 years of experience or a PhD degree and 3 years of related experience is required. Must be able to travel within the US and other locations up to 20% of the time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Semiconductor device knowledge and module process integration experience in logic and/or memory fabrication preferred
• Understanding of Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)/Implant process desirable
• 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 $124,000 - $156,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.