Test Engineer (PSP) (2nd Shift)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. on the 2nd shift is seeking a Test Engineer to support Manufacturing and Product Marketing, develop test methods, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment used in semiconductor capital machinery.

You will train technicians, review customer specs, and drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, with occasional domestic/international travel up to 15%. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s with 3 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 5 years of electro-mechanical systems troubleshooting experience.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience considered.
• Proficient in reading schematics, drawings, BOMs and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and tool configuration, and flag gaps to teams.
• Lead in-house customer source inspections and document actions.
• Develop test definitions and functional requirements for new products.
• Perform marathon cycle testing and troubleshoot equipment; weekend support as needed.
• Provide feedback to design engineering from failure mode analyses.
• Support manufacturing and transition new products to operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading technical docs

Communication

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Electrical/Mechanical understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

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. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers .

Overview

The Test Engineer on 2nd Shift will play a critical role at Veeco. In this position, you will provide support to Manufacturing and Product Marketing at all levels of tool operation. You will participate in design reviews, develop test plans for new products, provide troubleshooting capabilities and autonomously execute these supportive efforts through to resolution. The Test Engineer leverages their expertise in system operation and maintenance to train technicians. In addition, the Test Engineer will be responsible for new product test method development and implementation along with optimized documented methodologies.

This is a 2nd shift position with a schedule of 3:30pm to 12:00am.

Get an inside look at our 2nd-shift team and hear firsthand why employees enjoy working at Veeco, from teamwork and career development to the impact they make every day.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review of customer specifications and tool configuration. This includes informing the appropriate teams when gaps exist.
• Organize, schedule, and lead in-house customer source inspection for the tool as required. Ensure all action items from customer source inspection are documented, addressed, and closed out.
• Develop test definition and functional requirements for new products. This includes assisting with testing of new product designs and procedures.
• Perform marathon cycle testing and troubleshooting of equipment which may include weekend support when needed.
• Perform electro/mechanical failure mode analysis and provide feedback to design engineering.
• Support manufacturing and contract manufacturers for new product introduction and transition new products to operations.
• Perform software and hardware interaction troubleshooting and provide feedback to the software engineering team.
• Train technicians and new employees on product platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement of test methodology for equipment.
• Note additions and modifications needed for quality audit documentation.
• Perform disposition of non-conforming product as discovered in quality audits.
• Maintain the knowledge base that consists of, but is not limited to, processes, documentation, and system acceptance test logs.
• Assist technical product support team with troubleshooting installation issues as needed.
• Manage and support field escalations off/onsite at key customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required and 5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems (OEM); or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This includes the ability to multitask and prioritize critical projects.
• Possess a practical mindset with a strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents (e.g., schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly drawings, bills of material, routings, operating, maintenance, and safety instructions/procedures) provided in verbal, written, or pictorial form.
• Must possess a positive attitude and excellent communication skills with the ability to speak with clarity and interface effectively with customer, management, and peers.
• Adept in the use of computers, software applications, and other technology used for information gathering, product testing, computation. This includes proficiency in the Microsoft Suite- Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, software, and electrical components of tool.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment preferred.
• Experience in an engineering role working with electronics and mechanical devices desirable.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD drawing is desirable.
• Willingness to travel both domestic and international up to 15%.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $88,920—$130,416, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Notice to Applicants

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at [e-mail] .