Process Engineer

Overview

Our products combine innovative technological solutions with capital efficiency to drive our customers’ critical manufacturing processes. We are currently hiring a Process Engineer to support tool process qualification for Veeco Advanced Deposition and Etch Business Unit. The position will be based in Somerset, New Jersey. This is an exciting position for a self-motivated individual who likes to solve technical challenges, operate state-of-the-art, complex manufacturing machines in a hands-on manner.

This position will entail completing process qualification assuring each tool achieves all customer performance requirements. A Process Engineer will need to have excellent data analysis capability, clear communications skills (verbal and written), and be excited to work collaboratively with Development, Marketing and Operations teams.

• Review tool specific customer acceptance criteria (Factory Acceptance Document)
• Generate and publish tool qualification plan including required tests, expected test durations, and forecasted completion dates
• Conduct process qualifications of Veeco Deposition and Etch tools according to Veeco/customer process specifications
• Measurement and analysis of processed material (wafers, substrates)
• Progress and summary reporting to Veeco Management as tool qualification progresses. Generate recovery plans if the target completion date is in jeopardy
• Escalate issues if unable to achieve process requirements. This includes leading escalation, preparing all relevant data for escalation team using structured problem-solving processes until root cause is identified, resolved and tool is operating as expected
• Ability to quickly analyze data, present analysis and think through potential root causes and experiments to determine why a tool may not be performing as expected
• Provide completed test data as requested by customer. Review this with Veeco marketing or directly with customer if requested
• Participate in and lead test result discussions with customers for onsite customer inspections
• Assist/Guide technicians in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, and Final Test teams to meet On Time Delivery (OTD) targets, ensuring that all process qualifications and tool deployments adhere to scheduled timelines and customer expectations
• Document tool issues for post-mortem analysis. Issue, lost time, issue requires follow-up to permanently resolve
• Operate and perform calibration and preventative maintenance on Veeco metrology equipment
• Learn and be competent with software programs (tool operation & data analysis) to execute process testing and runs
• Adhere to all Veeco safety policies and guidelines

BS in Materials Science or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience in thin film etch and deposition

• Expertise in vacuum thin film technology
• Familiarity with thin film characterization techniques such as four-point probe, stress measurements, ellipsometry, depth profilers, XRF, Nanospec, etc.
• Experience in fabrication and characterization of magnetic or piezoelectric thin films preferred
• Willingness and understanding importance of following internal processes and procedures
• Process development experience desired but not required
• Experience with ion source technology (IBE, IBD, PVD) a plus
• Data analysis, technical report writing and customer presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with customers a must
• Limited domestic and international travel. Travel to Veeco facility in Plainview NY will be required occasionally if tools are located at this facility and require process qualification
• Ability to operate different tool types and troubleshoot with data for root cause analysis and issue resolution
• Data collection, correlation, interpretation, and presentation of information to management and co-workers; independent, organized and self-motivated highly desirable

The expected salary range for this position is $90,309 — $114,391, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining…