Manufacturing Engineer

Veeco•Beverly, MA

11d•$94,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Veeco's manufacturing team and help scale production of a next-generation ion deposition platform that powers advanced semiconductor technologies. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in standing up and scaling production for Veeco's advanced ion deposition system in Beverly, MA. This is a highly visible, hands-on, floor-first role where you'll work directly alongside assembly technicians to solve complex hardware challenges, support early product builds, and transform evolving processes into scalable manufacturing solutions. Operating in a dynamic, high-complexity environment with multiple product configurations, you will serve as a technical leader driving production readiness, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence. This position offers exceptional visibility, influence, and the opportunity to become a key subject matter expert as production ramps and operations mature, helping establish the foundation for long-term manufacturing success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing, sustaining engineering, or production of complex electromechanical systems.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls-related hardware issues in a production environment.
Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions that improve quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
Hands-on experience supporting assembly, integration, and final test of complex electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, GD&T requirements, and 3D CAD models; SolidWorks preferred.
Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, cryogenic equipment, motion/control systems, valves, controllers, and related hardware.
Proficiency with structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA).
Experience executing engineering changes, deviations, and rework activities within a production environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing documentation control, and production data management (SAP preferred).
Ability to thrive in high-mix, low-volume, rapidly scaling manufacturing environments with evolving processes and multiple product configurations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, thin-film processing equipment, ion beam systems, industrial automation, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly engineered products.
Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing environments and production scale-up activities.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.
Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing scale-up for Veeco's advanced ion deposition system, driving production readiness through assembly, integration, final test, and early production builds across evolving system configurations.
Establish scalable manufacturing processes, tooling, documentation, and production infrastructure while navigating ambiguity and supporting operational maturity as volume increases.
Serve as a floor-first manufacturing engineering leader, working directly with technicians to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, controls, vacuum, gas delivery, cryogenic, and system integration issues during active builds.
Lead structured problem-solving efforts using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and failure analysis methodologies to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, assembly instructions, sequence of operations, process controls, and training materials that enable scalable, repeatable, and high-quality production.
Lead validation, qualification, engineering changes, deviations, and rework execution while leveraging ERP systems (SAP preferred) to improve quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturability.
Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service, Supply Chain, Operations, and Production teams to improve manufacturability, resolve technical challenges, support NPI activities, and accelerate production ramp.
Influence decisions through technical expertise, data-driven analysis, and clear communication of manufacturing readiness, production risks, and improvement opportunities across all organizational levels.