Does Veeco Instruments pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Veeco Instruments employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Veeco Instruments. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Veeco Instruments?

64% of Veeco Instruments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Veeco Instruments 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Veeco Instruments?

Engineer (16) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Director (5) , Manager (5) , Field Service Engineer (4) , Manufacturing Technician (4) , Process Engineer (4) , Research Scientist (4) , Senior Assembler (4) , Technician (4) , Buyer (3) , Project Engineer (3) , Project Manager (3) , Senior Field Service Engineer (3) , Senior Research Scientist (3)

What are the pros of working at Veeco Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"The people were great and I was able to just do my work and enjoy it." ((in 33 reviews)); "Salary is also fair" ((in 9 reviews)); "The benefits at Veeco were good." ((in 9 reviews)); "Excellent Work Environment with Good Benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "Self managed environment,good pay, and great IT Team" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Veeco Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Layoffs, constant change in management, and restructuring of departments, unstable industry, orders can range from a few hundred units a year to 5 a year." ((in 10 reviews)); "ness of Senior Management and deceitful nature of VPs/ GMs." ((in 7 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some managers are abusive of employees and HR looks the other way." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Veeco Instruments layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Veeco Instruments layoffs and their outlook for job security at Veeco Instruments in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Veeco Instruments locations?

Somerset , Plainview , San Jose , Horsham , Santa Barbara , Saint Paul , Fremont , New York , Elizabeth , Jersey City , New Brunswick , Boise , Kingston , Napanoch , Chandler , Gilbert , Minneapolis , Fresno , Santa Clara , Goleta , Fort Collins , Allentown , Philadelphia , Fridley , Bergen , Germany , Horsham Terrace

Veeco Instruments reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(251 total reviews)

William J. Miller

69% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Veeco Instruments has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 251 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Veeco Instruments employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

251 reviews

2.0

Apr 27, 2026

Decent paycheck, not great otherwise

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Hiring seems egalitarian -The pay was fairly good -Occasional company lunches

Cons

-An endless parade of wasteful daily 30-minute meetings... two per day for some people -Very early hours are the norm; most employees start at 6:00-8:00 AM -The workforce is largely dull suburbanites, with 7-8 males for every female -The office has its fair share of unpleasant bully types. Rigid thinking and low education seem common as well. I suspect this is because Veeco has a big military recruitment program, and ever since it bought Ultratech (of San Jose, CA) back in 2017, MAGA types have become more common. It's probably no coincidence how in recent years, the San Jose branch's Glassdoor score has sunk down to near Veeco's national average.

Veeco Instruments Response

6d

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our compensation and hiring practices. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. At Veeco, we're committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we value feedback that helps us to continue to improve. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and wish you success in the future.

2.0

Apr 14, 2026

Friendly environment but high turnover in management

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small building so easy to get around. People there are nice. There’s always new employees.

Cons

There’s always new management and rarely does anyone stay for more than a year or two.

Veeco Instruments Response

6d

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time at Veeco. We're glad to hear you found the environment friendly and enjoyed working with your colleagues. We appreciate your comments regarding leadership continuity and compensation. We continually review both areas as we work to support our employees and strengthen the overall employee experience. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

1.0

Mar 22, 2026

Disasters continued

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits and growing business

Cons

Worst management, extreme employee turnover, extreme stress and fatigue, dirty politics, merger in works so don’t go to this place to screw your career

Veeco Instruments Response

1mo

This is a tough read. Since you've been at Veeco in our Horsham facility for more than 10 years, I'm hoping you've shared your concerns and recommendations for improvement with your leadership team or HR Business Partner. If not, I would encourage you to do that. We're always looking for constructive ways to improve and leaders willing to help us change what you've described for the better. Of course, you can always reach out to Bob Bradshaw at rbradhaw@veeco.com or contact me directly at bwright@veeco.com. Best, B

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