Equipment Technician

Location:

US - NJ - Somerset

Requisition

You 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

At Veeco, we design and build advanced process equipment that enables the production of semiconductors, compound semiconductors, power electronics, MEMS, advanced packaging, and emerging technologies that power today's connected world. Our innovative vacuum-based systems support highly complex thin-film deposition and material processing applications where precision, performance, and reliability are critical.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician III (Equipment Technician) to support the development, integration, testing, and validation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing platforms. This highly hands-on role is responsible for building, integrating, troubleshooting, testing, and qualifying complex vacuum processing systems throughout the product development lifecycle.

Working alongside Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Systems, Process, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers, you will play an important role in transforming engineering concepts into robust, manufacturable, and customer-ready products. This position is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys hands-on problem solving, supporting product development efforts, and working with cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

This role offers exposure to advanced vacuum process technologies, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on involvement in bringing innovative tools from concept through customer release. It is well suited for technicians who thrive in dynamic development environments and enjoy applying their technical expertise across a wide range of equipment integration, troubleshooting, and test activities.

• Assemble, install, configure, and integrate advanced semiconductor equipment, including vacuum systems, motion-control systems, robotics, RF subsystems, gas delivery systems, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Support prototype, alpha, beta, and NPI builds through system integration, engineering validation, and product release activities.
• Support assigned modules or subsystems through integration, troubleshooting, testing, and build readiness activities while providing technical feedback to engineering teams.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, thermal, automation, and process-related issues using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques.
• Recommend troubleshooting approaches and corrective actions to address system integration, performance, and reliability issues.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, vacuum instrumentation, helium leak detectors, and other engineering test tools to identify and resolve technical issues.

• Execute engineering test plans, design verification activities, subsystem qualification testing, and data collection efforts to support engineering evaluations and product development activities.
• Support chamber qualification, equipment characterization, process development activities, and system performance evaluations.
• Document test results, technical observations, and findings that support engineering decisions, design reviews, and product release readiness.

• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to…