OEM Equipment Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)

Veeco•Waltham, MA

6d•$93,000 - $132,000•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 assembly, integration, final test, production ramp, process improvement, engineering changes, and production readiness for complex electromechanical systems. It is based on-site at a manufacturing partner’s facility in Beverly, Massachusetts, with relocation assistance available. The engineer will work closely with technicians on the production floor and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain. The role includes troubleshooting system issues, developing and sustaining production processes and documentation, managing configuration-controlled manufacturing information, and supporting continuous improvement. The position offers an opportunity to influence product manufacturability and establish scalable production practices for a sophisticated capital-equipment platform.

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 using methods such as 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, with the ability to drive continuous improvement across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing experience.
Experience with optical systems, vacuum systems, thin-film deposition equipment, gas delivery systems, cryogenic systems, motion control systems, or automated electromechanical equipment.
Experience supporting NPI, 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 activities.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and system-level issues using structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, RCCA, and PFMEA.
Work directly 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 NPI, 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, maintaining alignment among engineering, planning, and manufacturing.
Investigate nonconforming materials and assemblies, participate in MRB activities, and drive corrective actions to improve yield, 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 and waste, improve cycle time, and increase productivity.