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# Product Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Veeco Instruments Inc.
- **Location:** Franklin Township, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $105,456.0 - $140,608.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Notes, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18692463/Product-Applications-Engineer-New-Jersey-Somerset

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of related experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience; or PhD in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * Hands-on experience with epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor materials such as GaAs, InP, GaN, SiC, or related III-V or wide-bandgap materials. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of equipment design and operation on the epitaxial growth process.
 * Experience with MOCVD process development, reactor operation, process transfer, customer demonstrations, or field applications support is strongly preferred.
 * Experience with characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence, particle measurement, surface inspection, electrical testing, or related analytical methods.
 * Experience with compound semiconductor device structures, device fabrication flows, or device performance characterization is preferred.
 * Prior experience working directly with customers, cross-functional engineering teams, or production environments is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 * Hands-on epitaxial growth experience with operation and maintenance of MOCVD process equipment, particularly focused on As/P and GaN materials.
 * Demonstrated ability to work independently on day-to-day technical assignments while seeking guidance appropriately on new or complex customer issues.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions in customer-facing situations.
 * Ability to build productive working relationships with internal teams and external customers, including senior technical personnel.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly to customers, cross-functional teams, and larger audiences.
 * Curiosity, ownership, urgency, and a hands-on approach to solving complex process and equipment-related problems.

## Description

This is a high-impact role for an Engineer who can independently resolve a wide range of technical issues, exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques, and collaborate effectively with internal and external technical stakeholders. You will work at the intersection of customer success, process technology, and product development, helping translate customer needs into process solutions and future product improvements., * Partner with customer development and production teams to understand materials, epitaxy process, and device performance objectives,and translate those objectives into practical MOCVD process support plans.

 * Execute process demonstrations, system startup activities, and customer-site application support for As/P MOCVD systems.
 * Operate MOCVD equipment and develop process understanding across reactor operation, recipe control, hardware-process interactions, and epitaxial film performance.
 * Characterize epitaxial films and device structures using physical, optical, and electrical techniques such as X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence, particle analysis, and electrical measurements.
 * Troubleshoot complex technical issues involving epitaxial uniformity, material quality, reactor behavior, process control, and customer-facing performance requirements.
 * Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing to support product demonstrations, customer presentations, design reviews, product lifecycle planning, and new product development.
 * Develop application notes, process guides, customer-facing technical materials, and internal knowledge documents based on experimental results and field experience.
 * Communicate technical findings clearly through reports, presentations, customer discussions, and cross-functional reviews.
 * Travel up to 65% domestically and internationally to customer sites and Veeco facilities for installations, demonstrations, training, troubleshooting, and process support