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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Veeco Instruments Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,964.0 - $115,220.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Experimental Data, Visual Systems
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a669bb5db12294f8

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field.

 * 2 (Two) or more years of experience in applications engineering, semiconductor process engineering, semiconductor capital equipment, or a closely related technical role; an advanced degree may substitute for professional experience.

 * Ability to travel up to 20% within the United States and internationally.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 * Knowledge of photolithography imaging, process variables, and the relationship between optical performance and semiconductor manufacturing results.
 * Experience working with photolithography processes, optical systems, or semiconductor fabrication and manufacturing processes.
 * Ability to structure technical investigations, interpret experimental data, identify root causes, and convert findings into repeatable operating methods.

 * Skill in explaining complex process and equipment behavior through clear written reports, presentations, and customer discussions.

 * Ability to translate customer requirements into test plans, technical recommendations, and prioritized input for product teams.

 * Experience building productive customer relationships while setting clear expectations, documenting decisions, and following through on commitments.

 * Ability to coordinate effectively across customer, engineering, manufacturing, service, and training teams without direct authority.

 * Interest in expanding technical depth and customer leadership through progressively more complex application programs and new-feature introductions.

## Description

* Own customer application programs from technical discovery through demonstration, process evaluation, and recommendation, with clear documentation of results and next steps.

 * Develop, validate, and promote Best Known Methods that improve photolithography tool performance, process repeatability, and customer outcomes.

 * Diagnose optical, process, and application issues by analyzing data, isolating contributing factors, and recommending practical corrective actions.

 * Translate customer requirements and field observations into actionable input for engineering and manufacturing teams developing or qualifying new features.

 * Plan and execute application tests that establish process windows, confirm feature readiness, and reduce risk during customer deployment.

 * Deliver technical training and application guidance that enable customers and internal teams to operate tools effectively and apply recommended methods.

 * Maintain current knowledge of photolithography, optical systems, semiconductor fabrication, and customer manufacturing requirements to guide application decisions.