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Engineering Technician (Spector)

Veeco · - NY - Plainview, NY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$50k–$64k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Veeco (industrial) in - NY - Plainview, NY. Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot process equipment, including vacuum coating systems.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Painting / coating
Base pay
$50k–$64k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$125k. This one lists $50k–$64k.

Median of the low and high ends of 55 live postings that list pay, out of 92 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 91 other live manufacturing postings in New York.

Base pay
About 46% below similar roles

Typical $86k–$125k, from 50 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 41%
  • Root cause 36%
  • Lean 30%
  • Automation 30%
  • Team leadership 23%
  • Cost reduction 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Veeco in - NY - Plainview

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot process equipment, including vacuum coating systems.
  • ◆Diagnose and resolve system performance issues using electrical, mechanical, optical, and diagnostic test equipment.
  • ◆Support engineering activities including the assembly, testing, and qualification of electromechanical and vacuum systems.
  • ◆Provide technical support to engineering and process development teams for research, development, and product improvement.
  • ◆Document maintenance activities, test results, and troubleshooting efforts as required.
  • ◆Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and preventive maintenance activities.

Qualifications

  • ✓Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • ✓High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
  • ✓Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered.
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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

Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, displays, power electronics, compound semiconductors, hard disk drives, semiconductors, MEMS and wireless chips. We are the leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam, Wet Etch single wafer processing and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership. We are currently looking for an Engineering Technician to work in a team environment to assist engineers to maintain and support development of Veeco’s etch and deposition equipment located in our Plainview Applications Lab as well as provide support to daily operations of the lab.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • •Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience assembling, disassembling, and repairing complex systems.
  • •Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • •Self-motivated with a willingness and ability to learn new technologies and processes.
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • •Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • •Effective organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
  • •Experience in a high-technology manufacturing, R&D, or engineering environment is highly desirable.
  • •Familiarity with vacuum systems, semiconductor processing equipment, or wafer processing equipment is a plus.

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

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