Senior Thin-Film Process Architect

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

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