Staff Product Applications Engineer

Veeco•San Jose, CA

1d•$164,000 - $208,000

About The Position

About VeecoYou probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world. We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers. Overview Veeco’s San Jose, CA, location is seeking a technically strong Staff Product Applications Engineer to lead development and customer engagement. Veeco is well-positioned with strong teams, core technologies, and an entrepreneurial culture that fosters innovation and new product development. The primary objectives of this role include: Developing, optimizing and sustaining laser annealing products Identifying opportunities to enhance value through improvements or creation of new capabilities Closely collaborating with customers, marketing, sales, service and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science or related discipline with 8+ years of semiconductor process development experience or a PhD in a related field with 5 years of experience. Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, module processes, and process integration in logic and/or memory manufacturing is required
Self-motivated team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in customer management is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) and implant processes is desirable

Responsibilities

Apply device and integration knowledge to guide application development
Lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) including planning, execution, and performance measurement; engage closely with engineering
Work closely with Marketing to drive new product requirement and roadmap
Engage closely with customers to develop applications and optimize process performance on Laser Anneal systems
Present technical product details to customers and sales teams
Develop and maintain Best Known Methods (BKMs) for process control, development, and continuous improvement
Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications across internal teams and customers
Troubleshoot and resolve process issues; collaborate with service and engineering teams as needed
Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and technical support to internal teams, customers, and partners
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Asia Pacific region to support revenue and service requirements
Participate regularly in technical trainings to stay current on product information and strengthen professional knowledge
Validate operational quality of system equipment and instruct customers on operation and maintenance