Additive Manufacturing Engineer in Somerset

About Veeco: You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. 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.

Overview: The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in advancing Veeco’s use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) within complex semiconductor capital equipment. This individual will be the DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) subject-matter expert, partnering with product design, New Product Introduction (NPI), and manufacturing teams to introduce AM-enabled designs that improve performance, simplify supply chains, reduce cost, and accelerate development cycles.

You will lead AM component design, validate process feasibility, and guide parts from concept through production using advanced AM modalities such as L-PBF, EBM, DED, Binder Jet, SLA, and FDM. This role is ideal for a creative, technically strong design engineer who excels at applying AM-specific design principles and driving cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as AM design subject matter expert in various AM modalities (L-PBF, EBM, DED, SLA, FDM, etc.).
• Support cost and business-case evaluations comparing additive vs. conventional manufacturing, including part consolidation, lead time, and lifecycle cost impacts.
• Apply AM-specific design principles including topology optimization, lattice structures, consolidation of assemblies, thermal management features, and internal flow path design.
• Partner with mechanical design teams to identify components suitable for AM, redesign legacy parts, and integrate AM into new product architectures.
• Partner with Product Design teams to complete designs that maximize the benefits of using AM while negotiating tolerance and other capabilities of the technology.
• Work with AM vendors and Veeco’s internal AM capabilities to generate SOPs, process control documentation, and build files (Magics, nTop, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Support transition of AM components from prototype to pilot and production, including definition of process windows, repeatability requirements, and manufacturing handoff.
• Own AM projects from concept through production: DfAM → build prep → printing → post-processing → qualification.
• Define part qualification plans including critical-to-quality (CTQ) features, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Support first-article inspection (FAI), root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for AM components that fail qualification or field requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure AM designs meet reliability, cleanliness, and performance requirements for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Use build data, inspection results, and post-processing feedback to correlate design features, build orientation, and process parameters with part quality and performance.
• Support R&D efforts to implement new AM materials and process combinations.
• Contribute to internal DfAM training material, design guidelines, and best-known-method documents.

Qualifications: B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing or a Master’s degree with focus on AM is required. Experience in build preparation and setup (build files, support design, process parameters) is also required. Hands-on experience with metal AM machines operation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Design experience with AM materials and processes.
• Experience in specific design tools including SolidWorks, nTop, Magics is strongly preferred.
• Experience in product development/NPI with proven history of delivering practical, innovative solutions.
• Technical knowledge of all competency areas of metal L-PBF from Powder/feedstock to post processing.
• Technical knowledge of other material classes (ceramics, polymers) and modalities is a plus.
• Ability to balance GD&T, surface finish, and material property requirements with AM process capabilities and production variability.
• Working knowledge of AM part qualification, inspection methods, and failure modes relevant to production hardware.
• Highly self-motivated and able to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to tailor communication to senior leaders and across the organization on efforts, challenges, benefits, and successes.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and results clearly.

Salary and Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. 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 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.

Notice to Applicants: All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com.