Vacuum Equipment Technician – NPI & Validation

Veeco; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 63,552 - 97,812; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter benefits

Life and accident insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veeco is seeking an Equipment Technician to support NPI, design verification, and system validation of advanced vacuum processing platforms. The role operates in a development environment, partnering with process, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure system readiness before customer release.

This position provides exposure to cutting-edge vacuum technologies, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on involvement to bring new tools from concept to customer-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with vacuum-based semiconductor equipment
• Experience with wafer or substrate processing tools
• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Engineering Technology, or related technical field
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, NPI, or process development environments within the semiconductor industry
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with complex tools and subsystems
• Clear and effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, and time management
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or weekends when needed to meet milestones

Responsibilities

• Set up, install, and perform preventive maintenance on vacuum-based equipment to ensure readiness
• Interpret schematics and procedures to support setup, testing, and troubleshooting
• Diagnose and resolve system issues using high-precision measurement tools
• Develop and document test plans, collect data, and validate performance
• Collaborate with Development Engineers on system integration and NPI builds
• Support engineering activities including design verification, testing, and assembly
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives addressing product challenges and improvements
• Maintain internal inventory and spare parts to support lab operations

Skills

Hands-on experience

Education

Associate degree or higher (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Engineering Technology)

Tools

Vacuum-based semiconductor equipment

Job description

Veeco is seeking an Equipment Technician to support NPI, design verification, and system validation of advanced vacuum processing platforms. The role operates in a development environment, partnering with process, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure system readiness before customer release.

This position provides exposure to cutting-edge vacuum technologies, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on involvement to bring new tools from concept to customer-ready systems.