Veeco Instruments Inc.
Staff Process Development Engineer - Productivity
Veeco Instruments Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Staff Process Development Engineer - Productivity
Location:
US - CA - San Jose
Overview Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of semiconductors, advanced packaging and wireless chips, hard drives, MEMS, LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, and compound semiconductors. We are the market leader in Ion Beam, MOCVD, MBE, Wet Etch single wafer processing and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership. Our products combine innovative technological solutions with highest capital efficiency to drive our customer's critical manufacturing processes.
Veeco serves our world-class global customer base through our dedicated sales and service organization strategically located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for a Staff Process Development Engineer for our San Jose, CA location.
Responsibilities
Lead process and application development using Veeco's unique ion beam deposition and pre-clean technologies
Lead interdisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Design Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers to improve deposition toolset particle baselines and resolve particle excursions
Manage the development of advanced thin film processes intersecting with customers current and future requirements; own the design of experiment, execution and data analysis
Lead and manage internal R&D projects by developing success criteria, generating test plans, and gathering supporting data
Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs) for process control, process development and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications
Engage with customers as the technical expert, help Marketing and Sales establish strong technical partnerships at key accounts
Engage in N+1, N+2 tool and feature requirements with a contribution to MRD
Develop new upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco's unique deposition and pre-clean technologies
Perform improvements/maintenance on equipment sets as needed and operate the metrology equipment to gather data in support of your experiments.
Follow all safety protocols for tool operation and maintenance and repairs.
Qualifications Master's degree in a Technical Field (Electrical, Electronics, Physics, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering desired) and 8+ years of related experience or a PhD with 5+ years of related experience. Must have process development experience, expertise with vacuum thin film technology and expertise in advanced node Logic and/or Memory deposition particle reduction and particle excursion resolution. Expertise with thin film characterization techniques such as four-point probe, stress measurements, ellipsometry, absorption/transmission spectroscopy, XRD/XRR, depth profilers, etc. is also required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Capital equipment & semiconductor device knowledge and module process, process integration experience in logic and/or memory fabrication is highly desired
Background in metal and semiconductor thin films technologies and experience working in semiconductor or similar cleanroom fabs is highly preferred
Self-directed and possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Disciplined and effective problem solving and influence skills proven through experience leading process and product improvement teams
Must have the ability to work and collaborate in a matrixed organization and adapt quickly to change
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and ability to learn other software packages for equipment operation and data collection
Ability to travel domestic & internationally approximately 25% of the time
Salary and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $164,000-$218,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.
Other Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) with Company Match
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Commuter Benefits
Life and Accident Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Remediation
Emergency Travel Assistance
Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Nearest Major Market:
San Jose Nearest Secondary Market:
Palo Alto
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US - CA - San Jose
Overview Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of semiconductors, advanced packaging and wireless chips, hard drives, MEMS, LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, and compound semiconductors. We are the market leader in Ion Beam, MOCVD, MBE, Wet Etch single wafer processing and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership. Our products combine innovative technological solutions with highest capital efficiency to drive our customer's critical manufacturing processes.
Veeco serves our world-class global customer base through our dedicated sales and service organization strategically located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for a Staff Process Development Engineer for our San Jose, CA location.
Responsibilities
Lead process and application development using Veeco's unique ion beam deposition and pre-clean technologies
Lead interdisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Design Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers to improve deposition toolset particle baselines and resolve particle excursions
Manage the development of advanced thin film processes intersecting with customers current and future requirements; own the design of experiment, execution and data analysis
Lead and manage internal R&D projects by developing success criteria, generating test plans, and gathering supporting data
Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs) for process control, process development and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of BKMs and new applications
Engage with customers as the technical expert, help Marketing and Sales establish strong technical partnerships at key accounts
Engage in N+1, N+2 tool and feature requirements with a contribution to MRD
Develop new upgrades and hardware in coordination with Engineering for Veeco's unique deposition and pre-clean technologies
Perform improvements/maintenance on equipment sets as needed and operate the metrology equipment to gather data in support of your experiments.
Follow all safety protocols for tool operation and maintenance and repairs.
Qualifications Master's degree in a Technical Field (Electrical, Electronics, Physics, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering desired) and 8+ years of related experience or a PhD with 5+ years of related experience. Must have process development experience, expertise with vacuum thin film technology and expertise in advanced node Logic and/or Memory deposition particle reduction and particle excursion resolution. Expertise with thin film characterization techniques such as four-point probe, stress measurements, ellipsometry, absorption/transmission spectroscopy, XRD/XRR, depth profilers, etc. is also required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Capital equipment & semiconductor device knowledge and module process, process integration experience in logic and/or memory fabrication is highly desired
Background in metal and semiconductor thin films technologies and experience working in semiconductor or similar cleanroom fabs is highly preferred
Self-directed and possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Disciplined and effective problem solving and influence skills proven through experience leading process and product improvement teams
Must have the ability to work and collaborate in a matrixed organization and adapt quickly to change
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and ability to learn other software packages for equipment operation and data collection
Ability to travel domestic & internationally approximately 25% of the time
Salary and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $164,000-$218,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.
Other Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) with Company Match
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Commuter Benefits
Life and Accident Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Remediation
Emergency Travel Assistance
Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Nearest Major Market:
San Jose Nearest Secondary Market:
Palo Alto
Apply now
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