Engineering Technician

Overview

Veeco designs and builds advanced vacuum-based process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, compound semiconductors, LEDs, power electronics, MEMS, and emerging technologies. Our systems support critical thin-film deposition and material processing applications where precision, reliability, and performance matter.

Responsibilities

• Set up, install, and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on advanced wafer-processing and vacuum-based equipment to ensure system readiness and performance.
• Interpret and apply schematics, diagrams, drawings, and procedures to support equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, and recovery activities.
• Diagnose and resolve system performance issues using high-precision electrical, optical, mechanical, and vacuum test equipment.
• Develop, execute, and document experimental test plans, collecting and analyzing data to validate equipment and process performance.
• Partner closely with Development Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues identified during system integration and NPI builds.
• Support engineering activities, including design verification, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electromechanical and vacuum subsystems.
• Participate in cross-functional, small-team initiatives to address product-level challenges such as design improvements, supplier issues, manufacturing escalations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage and maintain internal inventory and spare parts to support efficient lab and development operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience as an Equipment Technician in an engineering-related field (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• Direct experience with vacuum-based semiconductor equipment and wafer or substrate processing tools is required.
• Average of 4 years of formal education, technical training, and/or military experience in a related technical field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Engineering Technology).
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with complex tools and subsystems.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional environments, collaborating with technicians, engineers, program managers, and leadership.
• Clear and effective communication with the ability to manage multiple priorities, take ownership of assigned work, and execute to schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, processes, and technologies quickly through documentation and hands-on training.
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and execution discipline, especially in time-sensitive NPI or development settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS TEAMS) and computer-based maintenance or tracking systems.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or weekends as required to meet critical project milestones.