Manufacturing Engineer; Spector

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (Spector)
About Veeco 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 .OVERVIEW This role is supporting an advanced optical deposition system. This position will play a key role in standing up and scaling production.

This is a floor-first role: you will spend your time working alongside assembly technicians, troubleshooting real hardware issues, supporting early builds where processes are still being defined, and helping establish the foundation for scalable manufacturing. The environment is high-complexity with evolving processes and multiple tool configurations; a strong opportunity to grow into a subject matter expert as production ramps.

The work location for this position is on-site at our manufacturing partner’s Beverly, MA facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical & controls hardware issues during assembly, integration, and final test — diagnosing problems on the production floor and implementing solutions that hold across builds

Support early production builds where processes are still being defined, working through ambiguity and helping stabilize manufacturing workflows as the program scales

Lead root-cause investigations/escalation using structured problem-solving methods (Fishbone diagrams, 5 Why, 8D) and implement permanent corrective actions that prevent recurrence

Work across multiple tool configurations, adapting to changing build requirements and varying system maturity

Develop and maintain assembly instructions, work instructions, and training materials to improve build consistency

Execute engineering changes, deviations, and rework directives in production, coordinating with planning and the shop floor

Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, Field Service, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, build repeatability, and product qualityQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, or hardware support roles.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical hardware in a production environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExperience supporting production lines for complex electromechanical systems, including assembly, integration, and test in high-complexity environments (semiconductor equipment preferred)
Hands-on, production floor mindset with the ability to work alongside technicians on active builds

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, 3D models, BOMs, and GD&T. Good working knowledge of Solidworks.

Experience troubleshooting assemblies involving valves, gas delivery systems, cryogenic equipment (e.g., cryo-compressors), controllers, or…