Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: US - CA - San Jose

Requisition ID: 19024

About Veeco
You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. From the smartphones in our pockets to high-speed wireless communication, our technology is all around us. We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex machines used by our customers to create essential devices that drive the digital age.

Overview:
As one of the world's leading suppliers of low-cost, high-productivity capital manufacturing equipment, Veeco brings vital imaging and processing capabilities to the semiconductor market. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical expertise for production tools and new product introductions, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and resolve technical and operational problems on the manufacturing floor.
2. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, optical, and control-related issues.
3. Determine root cause and recommend preventive measures.
4. Provide written and verbal updates to manufacturing team.
5. Educate and train manufacturing team.
6. Review and evaluate production documentation for proper methods and process controls.
7. Suggest and implement changes in equipment, tooling, manufacturing environment, and facilities for increased operational efficiency.
8. Recommend and implement measures to improve product performance and quality.
9. Execute ECM's (Engineering Change Masters) accurately, timely, and cost effectively in SAP.
10. Review and respond to technical queries from world-class suppliers.
11. Perform disposition and rework notifications for NCM (Non-Conforming Material).
12. Help transition new products into production and process development (NPI).

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering desired).
2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in equipment/product manufacturing or equivalent.
3. Must be comfortable working in a cleanroom environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Experience with systems designs, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software/controls compatibility is preferred.
2. Good understanding of system controls architecture is preferred.
3. Semiconductor equipment, inspection, and clean room experience is highly desirable.
4. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
5. Practical mindset with strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents.
6. Solid modeling experience (SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD highly preferred).
7. Experience with SPC and process control methodologies.
8. Experience with MRP tools required (SAP highly preferred).
9. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Salary and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is $103,078.00-$130,565.20, plus bonus opportunity. Other benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401(k) with Company Match, and more.

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.