Description of Activities

· Conduct R&D research in response to customer and internal business questions, demonstrate feasibility, and define requisite conditions.

· Develop new processes in lithography and/or electrodeposition; determine process parameters and establish conditions for robust process control.

· Prepare and execute pilot production runs to validate newly developed lithography and electrodeposition processes.

· Formulate an R&D plan that sets out objectives, scope, timelines, and expected process outcomes, including internal verification.

· Evaluate and report interim results, propose next‐step options and potential adjustments, and advise the sponsor on the R&D plan and intended trajectory.

· Deliver multiple R&D projects within the agreed scope, budget, and timelines.

· Report and archive research findings in accordance with applicable procedures.

· Ensure a complete and effective handover of developments to relevant stakeholders and, where required, provide instruction on newly developed processes and technologies.

· Provide technological process support to internal stakeholders.

· Continuously expand and deepen expertise regarding technological capabilities.

· Monitor technological developments and translate them into opportunities and risks for Veco.

Characteristics

Communication

• With the Manager Technology Innovation on the prioritization of activities.
• With QHSE, Demand & Supply Planners, and Team Leaders on planning and execution of pilot production.
• With internal customers, suppliers, and the team on research performed.
• With colleagues to discuss day‐to‐day activities.
• Provide technological process support to internal stakeholders.
• Translate research outcomes into clear, accessible language for all employees.

Composition / Authorities

• Works in accordance with the self‐formulated R&D plan.
• Conducts research into (improvements of) research methods and procedures.
• Interprets research results and explains deviations.

Responsibilities

• Formulating the R&D plan with objectives, scope, timelines, and expected process outcomes, including internal verification.
• Conducting R&D research in response to customer and internal business questions.
• Developing new processes in lithography and/or electrodeposition.
• Preparing and executing pilot production to validate new processes.
• Tracking technological developments in the market and translating these into opportunities and threats for Veco.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and professional work environment consistent with Veco's policy.

Technical Skills

• Required for effective use of PC/laptop.
• Laboratory skills required for test setups and pilot production.

Knowledge

• Master's (WO) working and thinking level; minimum 3 years' experience.
• Higher professional (HBO) or university degree, preferably in Physics, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
• Statistical data analysis.
• Knowledge of materials, lithography, and/or electrodeposition.
• Research methodologies.