Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Overview

At Veeco, you’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where you are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact. We encourage our employees to push the boundaries of what’s possible while developing solutions that help our customers succeed.

As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer you will support the build, integration, testing, and shipment of complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Working with limited supervision, you will apply established engineering methods and manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality, safety, and delivery objectives. This role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, troubleshoot, test, and prepare complex systems and tools for customer shipment.
• Execute system setups and verification activities using established procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Integrate and validate new subassemblies within production systems.
• Coordinate final build completion, shipment preparation, and crating activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material tracking while proactively identifying and communicating supply shortages or production risks.
• Ensure proper packaging, wrapping, and preparation of systems for safe transportation and delivery.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate manufacturing data to support production decisions and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to investigate root causes and resolve technical issues.
• Implement corrective actions and escalate complex or non-routine issues as appropriate.
• Perform minor repairs and rework activities using approved procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements in assembly methods, tooling, workflow efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, quality, and safety.
• Utilize the Z3 process to document, track, and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Use the Request for Action Inbox (RFAIN) process to properly escalate and address production concerns.
• Apply and promote 6S practices to maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across the team.
• Communicate effectively across functions to support production schedules and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of related manufacturing, engineering, or production experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering principles and their application in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, integrating, and troubleshooting complex equipment or systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and clearly document technical findings.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, capital equipment, or other complex electromechanical systems is a plus.