Field Applications Engineer

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WHO IS VEECO?

Making a Material Difference is at the core of our DNA. For more than 30 years, we have developed differentiated technologies and built expertise and know-how that has enabled world-changing devices such as LED lighting, data storage, advanced computing and mobile devices to reach industrial scale. We help customers overcome technical and cost barriers that make it possible to convert novel materials into high-yielding device performance at production volumes. Our customers produce the newest, fastest, smallest, and most efficient electronic components used in devices to help deliver a better world.

We serve the semiconductor and emerging high-growth markets. Our process equipment and technology are used to manufacture advanced semiconductors, LEDs, displays, photonics, VCSELs, power electronics, compound semiconductors, hard disk drives, MEMS and wireless chips.

Overview

This is a fast-paced role ideal for a self-motivated individual who wants to work hands-on with the latest in Semiconductor equipment technology. The ideal candidate will have experience or knowledge of Semiconductor, Thin Film, MEMS, or similar manufacturing process steps. You will utilize your excellent communications skills by working closely with internal and external customers to solve their processing challenges. Your willingness to be challenged will help you learn the entire process of single-wafer wet process semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with regional sales team, business unit technical support team, and business unit Applications Lab to solve customer process issues.
• Work closely with customer process engineers and become their “go-to” person for Veeco equipment and process related issues.
• Operate the process equipment to promote completion of process demonstrations or experiments.
• Learn and be competent with the VPSP software programs to execute process testing and runs.
• Be able to read a plumbing and instrumentation (P&ID) diagram to understand the customer’s tool.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of VPSP process tools in support of customer process related troubleshooting.
• Up to 50% international travel and 25% Taiwan-focused travel to customer sites as needed for on-site customer support.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license.
• Follow all internal and customer-specific cleanroom safety protocols.
• Work with semiconductor production equipment, including chemical/mechanical/electrical upgrades or modifications to accommodate customer applications
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Semiconductor tool experience is highly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of complex mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems including the ability to independently diagnose and fix electro/mechanical issues.
• Ability to work in clean-room attire and wear appropriate safety equipment as required.
• Experience working in semiconductor or similar cleanroom fabs is highly preferred.
• Experience with Metrology Equipment such as an optical microscope, SEM, AFM, ellipsometer, surface particle measurement, profilometer, and a four-point probe is ideal.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and ability to learn other software packages for equipment operation and data collection.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with colleagues, document activities, procedures, and BKMs for servicing
• Must have the ability to work independently to achieve goals and occasionally the flexibility to work various shifts.
• Ability to routinely lift, pull or push objects of up to 50 pounds
  

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.