Manufacturing Engineer

$71,948 - $91,134/Yr

Veeco Instruments - Franklin Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Franklin Township, NJ

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer at Veeco will provide technical expertise for production tools, ensuring that production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets are met. This role involves working closely with both internal teams and contract manufacturers to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and support the transition of new products into volume production.

Responsibilities

• Function as lead MFE on a particular product line.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical and control related issues in final test operations.
• Experience transitioning new products into volume production.
• Evaluate and identify design issues or areas of risk during design or development.
• Perform design for manufacturing reviews and participate in design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA).
• Implement process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Review Veeco drawings to assure they accurately represent the part(s).
• Review and respond to technical queries from suppliers.
• Participate in product life cycle projects for implementation of new products into production at contract manufacturer site.
• Perform disposition and rework notifications for non-conforming material.
• Recommend and implement measures to reduce cost, improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest and implement changes in the manufacturing environment to increase efficiency of operations.
• Execute engineering change masters (ECMs) accurately, timely, and cost-effectively in SAP.
• Support large electromechanical tool ETO manufacturing.
• Provide regular status reports for activities relating to contract manufacturers and supplier issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in equipment/product manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with process control methodologies required.
• Strong structured problem-solving experience.
• Knowledge of metrology and measurement systems to assure parts meet requirements.
• Experience with SPC and process control methodologies required.
• Practical mindset with strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents.
• Experience with SAP and SolidWorks.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree is a plus.
• Semiconductor machine tool manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Signal Process Methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with systems designs input/output processes for hardware/software/controls compatibility is preferred.
• A good understanding of system controls architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Vacuum (UHV) and clean room experience highly desirable.
• Quality training and experience in Lean, Kaizen, ISO-9000, Six-Sigma is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance