Manufacturing Engineer

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 Engineer will provide technical expertise for production tools both internally and at contract manufacturers, to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities:

• Function as lead MFE on a particular product line. Work with final test operations to support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical, and control related issues. Escalate issues as needed via fishbone, 5 why analysis or other means.
• Experience transitioning new products into volume production.
• Works with key stakeholders to evaluate and identify design issues or areas of risk during design or development. Prevent issues from reaching manufacturing.
• Perform design for manufacturing reviews and participate in design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA).
• Review Veeco drawings to assure they accurately represent the part(s) and include all dimensions, tolerancing/GDT, and required callouts required to accurately produce the part
• Review and respond to technical queries from suppliers.
• Participate in product life cycle projects for implementation of new products into production at contract manufacturer site from manufacturing engineering role.
• Perform disposition and rework notifications for non-conforming material.
• Recommend and implement measures to reduce cost, improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest and implement changes in the manufacturing environment, facilities, and equipment to increase the efficiency of operations (yield improvements).
• Execute engineering change masters (ECMs) accurately, timely, and cost-effectively in SAP.
• Support large electromechanical tool ETO manufacturing.
• Provide regular status reports for activities relating to contract manufacturers and supplier issues as well as objective reporting.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial) with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in equipment/product manufacturing is preferred. Experience with process control methodologies required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of design and quality tools to evaluate manufacturability (DFM), serviceability to determine if design meeting manufacturing requirements
• Experience implementing process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with systems designs input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software/controls compatibility is preferred. 

• Schematic and wire harness design knowledge. 

• Vacuum (UHV) and clean room experience highly desirable. 

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000, 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.