Senior Process Development Engineer

Overview Process Development Engineer at Veeco in Plainview. You will advance ion beam deposition and etch processes, translating customer needs into robust, scalable thin-film methods. You’ll own experiments, data analysis, and the creation of best-known methods to support continuous improvement. You’ll act as a technical expert to customers and partners, shaping product specifications and new hardware collaborations. This role offers impact in a cutting-edge technology space with cross-functional teamwork and global reach. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision401(k) with Company MatchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Holiday, Vacation, and Sick TimeFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Commuter Benefits ResponsibilitiesLead process and application development using Veeco’s ion beam deposition and etch technologiesDesign, execute, and analyze experiments to meet customer requirementsCreate and maintain best known methods (BKMs) for process control and developmentDrive adoption of BKMs and new applications across teamsServe as technical expert to customers and help Marketing/Sales form strong partnershipsCollaborate with Sales/Marketing to define process specifications for Veeco toolsDevelop upgrades and hardware with Engineering for deposition and etch technologies Key requirementsMinimum 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or PhD with 3 years in Physics, Materials Science, or related fieldProcess development experience in vacuum thin film technologyExperience with thin films for metals is highly desiredExpertise in semiconductor thin film technologiesKnowledge of device-level and module process integration in logic and/or memory fabricationStrong data analysis and interpretation for thin-film characterizationSelf-directedExcellent interpersonal/communication skillsCollaborative attitudeVacuum thin film technologyIon beam deposition and etch technologiesThin film characterization: four-point probe, stress, ellipsometry, absorption/transmission spectroscopy, XRD/XRR