Electrical Engineer

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 www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview:

Veeco has an opening in Plainview, NY, for a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to participate in the delivery of NPD, ETO, and CIP work for compound semiconductor capital equipment.This role provides AC/DC design and troubleshooting, motion control and robotics, specification and incorporation of OEM power supplies and controllers, and many other areas of design.

Responsibilities:

• Support system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design, along with an understanding of the underlying system implications
• Create engineering design specifications
• Design or modify electrical/electronic engineering assemblies, layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope
• Identify problems and troubleshooting a variety of complex electrical issues with limited supervision
• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports
• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope
• Generate electrical product specifications
• Specify and review engineering documentation
• Lead and/or execute engineering projects
• Implement concepts for variety of complex product issues and electrical solutions
• Coordinate and perform validation testing, providing feedback on new designs and ongoing engineering improvements
• Conduct system qualification testing for reliability
• Work with other Mechanical and Software Engineering groups in all phases of product development and testing
• Provide system and subsystem integration support during the assembly and final testing of new product designs
• Support Manufacturing and Field Service teams to ensure smooth product transitions
• Debug and Diagnose board-related issues on systems. Assist Manufacturing, Field Service, and Technical Product Support with debugging and diagnosis of tool issues, including at the board level
• Write technical documentation as required that meets the defined quality standards for Manufacturing and Field Service teams

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience is required. Direct commercial experience working with semiconductor capital equipment or in a similar technical field is a plus. Must be proficient in analog/digital circuit design process, including schematic design, layout, testing, and release.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with electrical interface design
• Capability to create, read, and troubleshoot electrical schematics
• A critical thinker, always anticipating holistic system effects of localized design decisions, challenging design concepts and analyzing best alternatives
• Ability to multi-task and work with a cross-functional team in a matrixed organization
• Hands on experience with lab equipment, including logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Experience with vacuum equipment and robotics preferred
• CE, UL, TUV, and RoHS regulatory experience preferred
• Experience in designing equipment used in a cleanroom environment a plus
• Motion control and PLC experience a plus
• Experience with electronics subsystem design, such as schematic capture, printed circuit board layout and board assembly prototyping a plus
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Can anticipate and resolve roadblocks
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including MS Project or similar
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up 15%

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The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - 121,000 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume torecruiting@veeco.com.

Other benefits include:

• 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

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.