Product Support Engineer (Spector)

About the role

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

When a Veeco ion beam deposition or etch system encounters a critical issue at a customer fab halfway around the world, you are the person who figures out what went wrong and drives it to resolution. Veeco's semiconductor served available market is projected to more than double, from $1.3 billion to $2.7 billion, driven by advancements in AI and high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical link between the factory and global field operations, responding to customer escalations and field support requests by diagnosing system-level failures - both hands-on at customer sites and through remote diagnostic methods - and coordinating factory engineering resources to drive each issue to documented resolution.
• Conduct failure analyses on field-returned equipment, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions (including return authorization decisions), and feeding findings back into engineering to reduce repeat failures across the installed base.
• Author technical documentation - procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical bulletins - that customers and field service engineers rely on daily to operate, maintain, and diagnose Veeco's ion beam and deposition systems.
• Deliver instructional training on system integration, start-up, operation, and maintenance to customers and Veeco field engineers, building the technical competence that keeps tools running at high utilization.
• Represent the product support perspective in cross-functional forums - including Product Ramp reviews, customer Account Action meetings, Escalation reviews, Design Reviews, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) sessions, and New Product Development programs - translating field intelligence into engineering actions that improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Collect and analyze field failure data, identify trends across the installed base, and drive corrective actions that measurably reduce downtime and repeat incidents.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations on new system builds and shipments, ensuring that lessons learned from the field are incorporated into factory processes before tools leave the dock.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in field service and/or customer technical support for vacuum, electrical, and mechanical systems in a high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 30%, both internationally and domestically, for system repair, installation, training, and customer engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ion beam and deposition system theory and operation - including IBD (ion beam deposition), IBE (ion beam etch), CVD (chemical vapor deposition), PVD (physical vapor deposition), and DLC (diamond-like carbon) processes - sufficient to diagnose system-level issues and deliver credible training to customers and field engineers.
• Hands-on diagnostic ability across vacuum systems, electromechanical assemblies, electrical subsystems, and process-related components, with a structured approach to root-cause analysis.
• Experience authoring technical documentation - procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical bulletins - written clearly enough for field service engineers and customer operators to follow without additional interpretation.
• Familiarity with SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, particularly for service order management and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Skilled at communicating complex technical issues clearly and confidently to diverse audiences - including customers, field engineers, factory engineering teams, and senior leadership - across cultures and time zones.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent escalations, travel schedules, and documentation deliverables without dropping threads, maintaining responsiveness even when operating across time zones and during after-hours critical escalations.
• Track record of collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service functions to resolve technical issues under time pressure, with the autonomy to own problems end to end while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment operations and manufacturing processes preferred, including familiarity with electronics, automation, and industrial control systems.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $82,734- $104,796.40 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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.