Equipment Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)

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 .

Build the Technology Powering the Future

At Veeco, we develop advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment that powers the innovations shaping the future, from AI infrastructure and advanced computing to next-generation electronics.

We are seeking a hands-on Equipment Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. In this role, you will work directly with sophisticated electromechanical systems, partnering with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to improve manufacturability, drive quality, solve production issues, and continuously enhance factory performance.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on products used by leading semiconductor manufacturers around the world while developing expertise in one of the most advanced manufacturing industries.

Worksite Location: Somerset, NJ | Relocation Assistance Available

• •Provide hands-on engineering support for the assembly, integration, testing, and production of advanced semiconductor equipment.
• •Serve as a key technical resource supporting production quality, reliability, schedule attainment, and operational performance.
• •Partner closely with manufacturing technicians and operations teams to troubleshoot build and test issues.
• •Lead resolution of recurring and complex manufacturing challenges through structured investigation and corrective action implementation.

• •Investigate manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and FMEA.
• •Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions that improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• •Analyze engineering drawings, bills of material, schematics, test data, and manufacturing documentation to resolve product and process issues.
• •Drive cross-functional problem solving involving Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Service teams.
• •Proactively engage Design Engineering to address manufacturability challenges and recurring production issues.

• •Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly procedures, and production documentation.
• •Support engineering change implementation and configuration-controlled manufacturing processes.
• •Identify and execute opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, productivity, yield, and repeatability.
• •Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving throughput, increasing reliability, and lowering manufacturing costs.
• •Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and drive measurable business improvements.

• •Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, serviceability, assembly efficiency, and overall product quality.
• •Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• •Facilitate cross-functional discussions that drive alignment, accountability, and successful execution.
• •Advocate for manufacturing

• +5 years of experience supporting the manufacture of complex electromechanical systems.
• +Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, automation equipment, precision machinery, scientific instrumentation, or other highly engineered products.
• +Experience leading cross-functional root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.
• +Track record of improving quality, yield, throughput, efficiency, or manufacturing performance.
• +Experience with PFMEA, control plans, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• +Familiarity with cleanroom environments, SAP, and engineering change control processes.

• •Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, or testing of complex electromechanical products.
• •Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• •Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, BOMs, work instructions, and engineering change processes.
• •Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP.