Data Scientist

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 Data Scientist will work with Engineering, Technology and Product Line Marketing to develop analytical models and solutions to enhance the performance of Veeco products (including laser annealing, ion beam etch and deposition, MOCVD and other product lines) to provide greater value to our customers through data analytics, advanced fault detection, predictive maintenance, and machine learning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the existing data streams available to be leveraged, and collaborate with engineering and technology to identify new/additional sensors and/or data streams needed to provide the most impactful and actionable data for our customers

• Mine, aggregate, cleanse and analyze data from diverse streams and learn to identify predictive maintenance opportunities and/or opportunities for greater yield and process efficiencies for our customers

• Work with internal product and technology experts, as well external consultants, and specialists to develop robust and scalable solutions using data analytics and machine learning

• Apply established industry standards to develop clear, understandable specifications to translate the technical, product and customer requirements into data analytics and machine learning terminology to ensure that solutions developed solve the most impactful challenges

• Test and validate the machine learning and data analytics solutions to ensure that requirements are met

• Act as a point of communication and coordination between the internal and external experts

• Collaborate with internal engineers and technologists to apply data science and machine learning methodologies as enhance our product

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including electrical, chemical, materials or software engineering, or in physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or statistics and a minimum of 2 years of experience in data science/analytics and machine learning or a Master’s degree in data science/analytics is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with Python, R, C/C++, JAVA or similar

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills, and comfortable communicating internally and externally with people from diverse functions

• Experience writing technical specifications and validating that the solution meets those specifications

• Solid mathematics and statistical data analysis capability

• Ability to travel domestically 10%

The expected salary range for this position is $105,000-$133,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 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

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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.