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Manufacturing Technician

Veeco · - NJ - Somerset, NJ

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Veeco (industrial) in - NJ - Somerset, NJ. You will work closely with Engineering to resolve complex issues.

They ask for
4+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
SAP

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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.

New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in New Jersey.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $82k–$130k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

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.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 40 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Veeco

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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This plant: Veeco in - NJ - Somerset

4 other open roles at this site.

Full description from VeecoAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Troubleshoot testing activity discrepancies
  • ◆Work with Engineering and R&D groups as required to resolve diverse and complex issues found during test
  • ◆Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly Test Technicians to resolve and close issues
  • ◆Manage all manufacturing test data associated with Acceptance testing (ETL & ATL)
  • ◆Compile statistical reports for each system during Final Test
  • ◆Analyze discrepancy data for each system to provide corrective action and target zero customer source inspection findings
  • ◆Identify and provide improvements to test methods for existing products and collaborate with Engineering to develop methodologies for new products/components

Qualifications

Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting complex systems. An Associate's degree in technical engineering or a technical field service background is preferred.

requirements

exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com .

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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

The Manufacturing Technician troubleshoots and tests tools and sub-systems during the Assembly and Test processes. As a technician, you will work closely with Engineering to resolve complex issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • •Knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems – Analog / D-Net is preferred
  • •Experience with high vacuum semiconductor hardware/practices and manufacturing is preferred
  • •Experience and training on high-voltage and high-power systems
  • •Mechanical aptitude
  • •Preferred: SAP skills that range from simple inquiries to complex reports and transactions
  • •Ability to perform statistical data analysis
  • •Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skills in identifying and resolving recurring issues.
  • •Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • •Interpersonal skills to interface with assembly technicians, engineering, management, customers, sales, and marketing
  • •Ability to work overtime

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

Notice to Applicants

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com .

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