Automation Configuration Engineer (PSP)

About Veeco

You probably dont realize it but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person every day. Its a bold statement but its true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the worlds 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 worlds 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.

Were looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested Learn more at Precision Surface Processing tools are delivered to customers with highly customized automation that directly impacts yield uptime and timetoqualification. As an Automation Configuration Engineer you own the configuration logic that translates electrical and fluid designs into reliable productionready systems on aggressive manufacturing timelines. Your work ensures that every tool behaves exactly as the customer expects in the factory and in the field across Veecos advanced wet wafer processing platforms. Based in Horsham PA this role sits at the intersection of engineering design manufacturing execution and customer delivery shaping how Veecos PSP systems perform in highvolume semiconductor environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate electrical and plumbing schematics into configuration files and automation scripts that define how each system operates in production.
• Own configuration changes during build and test diagnosing root cause across software electrical and mechanical interfaces and implementing corrective updates.
• Resolve complex system issues escalated from Manufacturing Field Service or Product Support including direct customer interaction when needed.
• Evaluate customer requirements during prequote and order phases identifying configuration impacts and risks early.
• Improve configuration architectures and scripting templates to reduce development time error rates and rework.
• Develop and maintain application installation and imaging scripts used across Manufacturing Field Service and customer sites.
• Execute software unit and systemlevel testing to validate configurations before release.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Automation Engineering Mechatronics Industrial Engineering highly preferred.
• Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with related practical experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of handson experience configuring or programming automation systems in a manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC or PCbased control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Willingness to work onsite 35 days per week in Horsham PA.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Experience developing automation scripts using ladder logic function block or structured text.
• Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting I/O sensors actuators and basic motion systems.
• Diagnoses systemlevel issues by correlating software behavior with electrical and mechanical states.
• Comfortable working in deadlinedriven manufacturing environments where configuration accuracy is critical.
• Effective at explaining technical issues and solutions to manufacturing service and customer stakeholders.
• Administratorlevel proficiency with Microsoft Windows systems.
• Semiconductor or advanced packaging equipment experience is a strong advantage.

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Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $95943$140716 plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location experience and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco we encourage you to apply or email your resume to.

Other benefits include:

• Medical Dental and Vision
• 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 employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.