Senior Manufacturing Technician
Veeco · - NJ - Somerset, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Veeco (industrial) in - NJ - Somerset, NJ. Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies identified during assembly, integration, and advanced system testing.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, SAP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $80k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 16 manufacturing technician openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $82k–$130k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 41%
- Tooling 41%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Machining 29%
- Lean 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Veeco in - NJ - Somerset
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- Manufacturing Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from VeecoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies identified during assembly, integration, and advanced system testing
- ◆Partner closely with Engineering and R&D to diagnose and solve complex, high-impact technical challenges that influence product performance and innovation
- ◆Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly/Test teams to drive rapid issue resolution and improve production efficiency
- ◆Own and manage manufacturing test data associated with acceptance testing (ETL & ATL), ensuring integrity, accuracy, and actionable insights
- ◆Compile and analyze statistical performance reports during Final Test to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement
- ◆Identify trends in system discrepancies and lead efforts to implement corrective actions, driving toward zero customer defects and best-in-class quality
- ◆Drive innovation in test processes by identifying and implementing improvements to existing methodologies
- ◆Support and collaborate with senior technicians in performing tool-related duties and maintenance activities.
- ◆Maintain and uphold 5S standards across the work area and test floor to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient environment.
- ◆Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing scalability, operational excellence, and product innovation.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required
- ✓At least 4 years (6 years preferred) of hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining complex systems in a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
- ✓Associate degree in a technical field or relevant field service experience preferred
- ✓Experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
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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
At Veeco, our manufacturing team plays a critical role in delivering high-performance systems that power innovation in advanced industries. As a Senior Manufacturing Technician, you will be at the forefront of this innovation, directly contributing to the performance and reliability of the systems that drive global technological advancement.
This is more than a hands-on technical role—it’s an opportunity to make a measurable impact. You’ll work on highly complex, precision-driven equipment, collaborating with world-class Engineering and R&D teams to solve challenging problems, accelerate product innovation, and help scale Veeco’s growth. Your contributions will directly influence product quality, customer success, and the speed at which breakthrough technologies reach the market.
Local Candidates Only, No Relocation Assistance Available
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments
- •Working knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems (Analog / DeviceNet experience preferred)
- •Experience with or exposure to high-vacuum semiconductor equipment and advanced manufacturing processes preferred
- •Familiarity with high-voltage and high-power systems in precision equipment environments
- •Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system documentation
- •SAP experience (from transactional use to reporting) is a plus
- •Ability to perform statistical data analysis and translate findings into meaningful process or product improvements
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause identification and sustainable solutions
- •Proven ability to think critically and apply logical reasoning to solve complex technical challenges
- •Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams
- •High level of ownership, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset aligned with innovation and growth
- •Ability to lift to 40 lbs. and work in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment
- •Flexibility to support overtime to meet critical production and customer commitments
Salary and Benefits
Other benefits include
- •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
