Application Engineer

Veeco•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Veeco is seeking an Application Engineer to help semiconductor manufacturers achieve consistent photolithography imaging performance as device and production requirements become more demanding. The role turns customer process requirements into repeatable operating methods, resolves application challenges, and supports introduction of new tool capabilities. It connects customers with Veeco engineering and manufacturing teams to improve tool performance, application readiness, and successful deployment in production environments. The engineer will develop expertise across optical systems, semiconductor fabrication, customer demonstrations, process evaluation, and application development, and help shape reliable methods for customers. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field, and at least two years of relevant experience; an advanced degree may substitute for professional experience. Travel of up to 20% within the United States and internationally is required. The expected salary range is $90,964–$115,220, plus a bonus opportunity. Pay is determined in consideration of location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field.
Two or more years of experience in applications engineering, semiconductor process engineering, semiconductor capital equipment, or a closely related technical role; an advanced degree may substitute for professional experience.
Ability to travel up to 20% within the United States and internationally.
Knowledge of photolithography imaging, process variables, and the relationship between optical performance and semiconductor manufacturing results.
Experience working with photolithography processes, optical systems, or semiconductor fabrication and manufacturing processes.
Ability to structure technical investigations, interpret experimental data, identify root causes, and convert findings into repeatable operating methods.
Skill in explaining complex process and equipment behavior through clear written reports, presentations, and customer discussions.
Ability to translate customer requirements into test plans, technical recommendations, and prioritized input for product teams.
Experience building productive customer relationships, setting clear expectations, documenting decisions, and following through on commitments.
Ability to coordinate effectively across customer, engineering, manufacturing, service, and training teams without direct authority.
Interest in expanding technical depth and customer leadership through progressively more complex application programs and new-feature introductions.

Responsibilities

Own customer application programs from technical discovery through demonstration, process evaluation, and recommendation, documenting results and next steps.
Develop, validate, and promote Best Known Methods to improve photolithography tool performance, process repeatability, and customer outcomes.
Diagnose optical, process, and application issues by analyzing data, isolating contributing factors, and recommending corrective actions.
Translate customer requirements and field observations into actionable input for engineering and manufacturing teams developing or qualifying new features.
Plan and execute application tests to establish process windows, confirm feature readiness, and reduce risk during customer deployment.
Deliver technical training and application guidance to help customers and internal teams operate tools effectively and apply recommended methods.
Maintain current knowledge of photolithography, optical systems, semiconductor fabrication, and customer manufacturing requirements to guide application decisions.