Manufacturing Engineer

Veeco•Franklin Township, NJ

40d•$93,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Veeco is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help bring complex electromechanical systems from design to production. The role supports advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and works with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to address manufacturing challenges, improve product quality, and support successful production builds. The position is based in Somerset, New Jersey, with relocation assistance available. The Manufacturing Engineer provides engineering support for assembly, integration, and testing; investigates manufacturing and quality issues; improves manufacturing processes and documentation; and collaborates across Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Service, and Supply Chain. The position also supports suppliers and manufacturing partners with technical and production-related challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, or a similar role supporting the manufacture of complex electromechanical systems.
Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, integration, or testing of complex electromechanical products.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), work instructions, and engineering change processes.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, or similar approaches.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, precision automation, photonics, scientific instrumentation, or other highly engineered electromechanical products.
Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with ERP systems, with SAP preferred.
Familiarity with engineering change control processes.
Semiconductor, precision equipment, vacuum systems, automation, or other high-technology manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on engineering support during assembly, integration, and testing of advanced semiconductor equipment.
Partner with technicians and production teams to troubleshoot build and manufacturing issues.
Support daily production activities to help achieve quality, schedule, and performance goals.
Investigate manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve product reliability and manufacturing performance.
Work with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production and supplier-related issues.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.
Support engineering change implementation and configuration-controlled manufacturing processes.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support manufacturing activities.
Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Service, and Supply Chain teams to drive successful product builds.
Support suppliers and manufacturing partners in resolving technical and production-related challenges.