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 32 reviews)); "Self managed environment,good pay, and great IT Team" ((in 10 reviews)); "Excellent Work Environment with Good Benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "The benefits at Veeco were good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Salary is also fair" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Lots of change in leadership and in company direction, poor communication, very short sighted with business strategy, tons of turnover and constant layoffs" ((in 8 reviews)); "ness of Senior Management and deceitful nature of VPs/ GMs." ((in 7 reviews)); "Some managers are abusive of employees and HR looks the other way." ((in 5 reviews)); "Horrible/ dishonest upper management, filled with “yes” men, bad culture, entrenched VPs who constantly play favorites and zero IT support." ((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

3.0

Aug 20, 2025

Changing Atmosphere

Manufacturing equipment technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good People. Working folks are always happy to help

Cons

Management is poor, moral is down.

Veeco Instruments Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the team to be supportive — our people are truly the heart of our organization, and it’s great to know their willingness to help made a positive impact. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding management and morale. While it’s difficult to hear, it’s important. We’re actively working on strengthening leadership practices and fostering a more engaging and motivating environment for all employees. Your insights help us move in the right direction. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at Veeco Instruments. We wish you continued success in your career.

5.0

Aug 17, 2025

business analyst

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great experience overall made me fell comfortable

Cons

too much time was taken

Veeco Instruments Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to hear that you feel comfortable while working here — creating a welcoming and supportive environment is something we truly value. We also appreciate your note about the time commitment. As a current employee, your feedback is especially valuable, and we’re actively looking at ways to make our processes more efficient and respectful of everyone’s time. Thanks again for your continued contributions — we’re lucky to have you on the team!

2.0

Jun 25, 2025

Horrible culture, directionless company and dishonest mgmt

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse workforce, nice facilities and office spaces

Cons

Horrible/ dishonest upper management, filled with “yes” men, bad culture, entrenched VPs who constantly play favorites and zero IT support.

Veeco Instruments Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and transparent candor. We’re glad you’ve had a positive experience with our diverse team and facilities. We also take concerns about leadership and culture seriously. Your input is valued and will be shared with the appropriate teams. If you’re open to it, we encourage you to connect directly with HR or your leadership partner or even our Sr. VP, Chief Administrative Officer to discuss your experience further—your voice can help shape meaningful change.

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Jobs at Veeco Instruments

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