Manufacturing Technician

About the role

Veeco’s manufacturing facility in Horsham, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician. The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for assembling and building complex semiconductor tools.

Schedule

This is a 1st shift position with a schedule of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Build all aspects of the production machines including mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and plumbing with the ability to read plumbing and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot assembly and build issues on all aspects of the production tool.
• Ensure discrepant parts and design problems are conveyed to the supervisor and management team.
• Input documentation into assembly manual and production logbook as needed.
• Occasionally lead the tool build process.
• Responsible for assigning resources, maintaining build schedule, maintaining material flow, and addressing bottlenecks with engineering and other functional groups.
• Understand and support the tool power‑up process; learn to lead the power‑up process as needed.
• Responsible for working with the production team to meet shipping schedule goals.
• Assure that Veeco quality standards are followed to ensure delivery of a zero‑defect product.
• Support the direct hand‑off of tool to shipping team once tool build is complete.
• Follow all safety protocols while building & testing tools (e.g. safety log, safety tags, bypass tags, etc.).

Qualifications

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 1‑2 years of experience in a related field of manufacturing. Technical school preferred.

Skills

• Ability to bend, plumb and integrate all tubing connections (stainless steel Swagelok and Flare Tek TFE fittings) according to a plumbing schematic.
• Knowledge of hand tools and light metalworking skills (drilling and tapping metal) required.
• Ability to navigate through different software programs such as Excel, Word, CAD, SolidWorks.
• Basic training in electronics and reading electrical schematics preferred.
• Experience with small gauge wire stripping, pin crimping, and terminating preferred.
• Experience with control software on automated machines preferred.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with capacity to produce a high‑quality work product.
• Requires frequent changes in positions while working, including frequent standing, sitting, and bending throughout the shift.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder and lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime hours as required.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $36,881—$54,092, plus a bonus opportunity. Pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 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