Senior Product Applications Engineer

Veeco Instruments Inc.; 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)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Portland, Oregon seeks a technically sound product applications engineer to develop new laser-anneal applications, provide process support, and identify value-added improvements.

You will work closely with customers, engineering, marketing, and service to translate needs into robust process solutions. The role requires hands-on experimentation, documentation of best practices, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering with 8+ years related experience (MS 6y or PhD 3y).
• Willingness to travel up to 20% across US and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to develop applications and performance processes for laser anneal tools.
• Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs) for process control and improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of laser anneal systems hardware and diagnostics; enhance system performance.
• Solve process problems; coordinate with service and engineering for solutions.
• Present technical aspects of products to customers and sales channels.

Skills

Semiconductor knowledge

Team player

Customer management

Clear communication

RTP/Implant knowledge

Education

BS Degree in Material Science/Engineering

MS Degree

PhD Degree

Job description

Overview

Veeco’s Customer site in Oregon is seeking a technically sound product applications engineer to help develop new applications and to provide process support. Veeco is well-positioned with great teams, core technologies, and a strong entrepreneurial culture that supports new product development. The main objective of 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 engineer interfaces 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; drives relevant laser learning and demos needed to applications development
• Develops and maintains best known methods (BKM) for process control, process development and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications
• Maintains a working knowledge of laser anneal systems process, hardware and relevant diagnostics; plans, implements and controls measure to enhance system performance
• Solves process problems in straightforward situations and when needed reach out to service and engineering teams and drive to solution
• Presents technical aspects of products to customers and sales channels
• Provides on-the-job training, education and assistance to fellow team members both within the local team and customers
• Works as a member of a cross‑functional team with service and sales personnel and company product lines to support and meet revenue requirements
• Communicates and participates in technical training regularly with product lines to enhance professional knowledge and to gather up-to-date product information
• Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system

Qualifications

BS Degree in Material 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. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to [e-mail].

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.