Sr. Manager, Laser Anneal Applications

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:

In this leadership position, the candidate will lead and manage a team of high-performance process engineers and work closely with customers to ensure laser anneal process requirements are met. The Sr Applications Manager roles requires working closely with the Product Line Management group, Engineering, Account Management and Service group in driving right strategies at customer site This position requires strong leadership qualities, good verbal and written communication skills, and good business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a working knowledge of laser anneal systems process, hardware and functions is critical.
• Engage closely with customer to develop applications and processes.
• Solve process problems in straightforward situations and when needed reach out to service and engineering teams and drive to solution.
• Maintains familiarity with alternate approaches and solutions through training and self-learning.
• Ensure the team of process engineers are developing and following best known methods (BKMs) for process control, process development and continuous improvement and drive adoption of BKMs and new applications.
• Drive tool and process improvements with a cross functional partnership with eng and technology development teams
• Organizes, carries out and reports the progress of projects and other initiatives.
• Presents technical aspects of products to customers and sales channels.
• Provides on-the-job training, education, and assistance to fellow team members both within the local team, company, for customers and partners.
• Communicates and participates technical trainings regularly with product lines to enhance the professional knowledge and to gather up-to-date product information.
• Assist in creation of Market Requirement Documents (MRD)
• Might require 25% travel.

Qualifications:

• BS or BE degree in an Engineer/Science related field with at least 6-8 years of experience or an MS, MBE or MBA with 5 years of experience is required.
• Experience in front end processing and knowledge of SPC, DOE required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Decision making and project management skills
• Ability to grow into a leadership position through effective team management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills

The expected salary range for this position is $167,083 - $200,499 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.