Equipment Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)

Veeco•Waltham, MA

34d•$93,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Veeco is seeking a hands-on Equipment Manufacturing Engineer to help launch and scale production of an advanced optical deposition system for the semiconductor industry. The role supports production at the intersection of Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations, serving as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, improving processes, implementing engineering changes, and enabling production readiness. It involves direct work with technicians during active builds and addresses assembly and integration issues, root-cause investigations, process development, configuration management, and production scaling. The position is based on-site at Veeco's manufacturing partner facility in Beverly, Massachusetts, with relocation assistance available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, process engineering, or production support experience in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting assembly, integration, test, and production ramp of complex electromechanical systems.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, including use of 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, RCCA, and PFMEA.
Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, work sequencing, routings, and standard work in a production environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, 3D CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software and SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
Experience managing BOMs, ECOs, ECRs, deviations, and configuration-controlled manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of MRB processes, nonconforming material management, NCRs, supplier quality investigations, and corrective action systems.
Experience creating work instructions, assembly procedures, visual work aids, and technician training materials.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing tooling, fixtures, hand tools, torque-controlled equipment, precision measurement devices, and production test equipment.
Strong collaboration, communication, and technical leadership skills, including the ability to drive continuous improvement across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting optical systems, vacuum systems, thin-film deposition equipment, gas delivery systems, cryogenic systems, motion control systems, or automated electromechanical equipment.
Experience supporting new product introduction, manufacturing transfer, and production ramp activities.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent process improvement certification.
Experience in ISO-controlled manufacturing and cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering resource for assembly, integration, final test, and production ramp of complex electromechanical systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and system-level issues using structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, RCCA, and PFMEA.
Partner with assembly technicians on the production floor and participate in Gemba activities to identify, resolve, and prevent manufacturing issues while improving safety, quality, and throughput.
Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes, work sequencing, routings, and standard work to improve quality, delivery, cost, safety, and scalability.
Create and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, visual work aids, training materials, and manufacturing documentation.
Support new product introduction, production ramp, process validation, and manufacturing readiness in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environments.
Manage and implement ECOs, ECRs, supplier and manufacturing deviations, rework authorizations, and product configuration changes.
Own manufacturing BOMs, routings, and product structures in SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems, keeping them aligned with engineering, planning, and manufacturing requirements.
Investigate nonconforming materials and assemblies, participate in MRB activities, and drive corrective actions to improve yield, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and production readiness.
Support manufacturing tooling, fixtures, hand tools, torque-controlled equipment, test systems, and process equipment.
Analyze production metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, eliminate waste, improve cycle time, and increase productivity.