Equipment Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)

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 .

Are you energized by solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly with cutting-edge technology, and building scalable production processes from the ground up?

Veeco is seeking a hands-on Equipment Manufacturing Engineer to help launch and scale production of an advanced optical deposition system supporting the semiconductor industry. In this highly visible role, you will work at the intersection of Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations, serving as a key technical resource responsible for troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, driving process improvements, implementing engineering changes, and enabling production readiness.

This is a floor-first role where success is measured by your ability to solve problems, improve processes, and partner closely with technicians during active builds. You'll tackle challenges ranging from assembly and integration issues to root cause investigations, process development, configuration management, and production scaling. As production ramps, you'll have the opportunity to shape manufacturing best practices, influence product manufacturability, and become a technical leader on a sophisticated capital equipment platform.

For engineers who enjoy hands-on problem-solving, production ownership, and driving measurable business impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to help build the future of semiconductor manufacturing technology.

Work Location: This position is based on-site at our manufacturing partner's facility in Beverly, MA. Relocation Assistance Available

• •Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering resource supporting assembly, integration, final test, and production ramp activities for complex electromechanical systems.
• •Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, controls, and system-level issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, RCCA, and PFMEA.
• •Partner directly with assembly technicians on the production floor, participating in Gemba activities to identify, resolve, and prevent manufacturing issues while improving safety, quality, and throughput.

• •Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes, work sequencing, manufacturing routings, and standard work to improve quality, delivery, cost, safety, and scalability.
• •Create and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, visual work aids, training materials, and manufacturing documentation to ensure consistent execution and product quality.
• •Support new product introduction (NPI), production ramp, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environments.

• •Manage and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), supplier deviations, manufacturing deviations, rework authorizations, and product configuration changes.
• •Own manufacturing Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and product structures within SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems, ensuring alignment between engineering, planning, and manufacturing requirements.
• •Investigate nonconforming materials and assemblies, participate in MRB activities, and drive corrective actions to improve yield, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

• •Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and production readiness.
• •Support manufacturing tooling, fixtures, hand tools, torque-controlled equipment, test systems, and process equipment to improve repeatability and operational performance.
• •Analyze production metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, eliminate waste, improve cycle time, and increase manufacturing productivity.

• +Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• +Experience supporting optical systems, vacuum systems, thin-film deposition equipment, gas delivery systems, cryogenic systems, motion control systems, or automated electromechanical equipment.
• +Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, and production ramp activities.
• +Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equiva