Equipment Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)

Veeco•Franklin Township, NJ

33d•$76,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Veeco is seeking a hands-on Equipment Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. The role works directly with sophisticated electromechanical systems and partners with technicians, engineers, operations, and other teams to improve manufacturability, resolve production issues, strengthen quality, and enhance factory performance. The position is based in Somerset, New Jersey, and relocation assistance is available. The engineer provides production support for equipment assembly, integration, testing, and manufacturing; investigates manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues; and implements corrective actions. The role also improves manufacturing processes and documentation, supports engineering changes and configuration control, analyzes production data, and leads continuous improvement efforts. Collaboration with Design Engineering, suppliers, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Service is central to the position. The minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least two years of related experience supporting complex electromechanical products. Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment or other highly engineered products, leading investigations, and improving manufacturing performance is preferred. The expected salary range is $76,000–$125,000, plus a bonus opportunity; compensation may depend on location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, or a similar role supporting complex electromechanical products.
Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, or testing of complex electromechanical products.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, bills of material, work instructions, and engineering change processes.
Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of root cause analysis tools and corrective action methodologies.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience supporting the manufacture of complex electromechanical systems.
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, automation equipment, precision machinery, scientific instrumentation, or other highly engineered products.
Experience leading cross-functional root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.
Track record of improving quality, yield, throughput, efficiency, or manufacturing performance.
Experience with PFMEA, control plans, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with cleanroom environments, SAP, and engineering change control processes.
Ability to independently lead complex manufacturing and quality investigations.
Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Experience influencing technical decisions through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Knowledge of PFMEA, CAPA systems, statistical analysis, process capability studies, and manufacturing process controls.
Ability to identify systemic manufacturing issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Experience mentoring technicians and less experienced engineers.
Strong understanding of product configuration management and engineering change implementation.
Ability to drive improvements in quality, productivity, manufacturability, and factory performance.
Confidence to challenge assumptions, advocate for manufacturing requirements, and influence engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on engineering support for assembly, integration, testing, and production of advanced semiconductor equipment.
Support production quality, reliability, schedule attainment, and operational performance as a technical resource.
Troubleshoot build and test issues with manufacturing technicians and operations teams.
Lead investigation and resolution of recurring or complex manufacturing challenges, including implementation of corrective actions.
Investigate manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and FMEA.
Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Analyze engineering drawings, bills of material, schematics, test data, and manufacturing documentation to resolve product and process issues.
Drive cross-functional problem solving with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Service.
Work with Design Engineering to address manufacturability challenges and recurring production issues.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly procedures, and production documentation.
Support engineering change implementation and configuration-controlled manufacturing processes.
Identify and execute improvements in quality, efficiency, productivity, yield, and repeatability.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and costs and improve throughput and reliability.
Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and drive measurable improvements.
Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, serviceability, assembly efficiency, and product quality.
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
Facilitate cross-functional discussions and advocate for manufacturing requirements to improve factory performance and customer outcomes.