Mechanical Engineer-Early Career (NCG) Program

About Veeco
You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. 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.

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview:

Veeco has an opening in Plainview, NY, for a Mechanical Engineer to participate in the delivery of New Product Development (NPD), Engineered-to-Order (ETO), and Continuous Improvement (CIP) work for compound semiconductor capital equipment. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working on complex wafer processing equipment involving ion beam etch, ion beam deposition, chemical and physical vapor deposition technologies.This role involves overall system design, vacuum vessel design, ion beam source design, incorporation of (Original Equipment Manufacturer) OEM components, as well as many other engineering and design areas.

Responsibilities:

• Work on developmentprojects of vacuum process equipment, with the responsibility for all mechanical design aspects and manufacturing of the equipment, subassembliesand components
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, cost, and ease of manufacturing
• Perform analytical studies and theoretical calculations, requiring a variety of engineering knowledge, including analysis of vacuum vessels, heat transfer, material structural analysis, fluids, motion mechanisms
• Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities
• Prepare presentations and present design concepts, ideas, and test results to internal and external customers
• Provide expertise in mechanical engineering while participating in design reviews; support procurement efforts in correlation with overall project deadlines
• Provide hands-on assistance and support to the manufacturing team
• Develop test plans and design of experiments and is directly involved in prototype development and testing
• Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process

Qualifications:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. Experience with SolidWorks,Inventor, ProE or similar 3D CAD systemis also required. Experience designing subassemblies and components is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience designing Capital Equipment for Semiconductor Industry is preferred (vacuum vessels, wafer fixtures, motion mechanisms, etc).
• Knowledge of Ion beam and/or Vacuum physics is preferred
• Finite element analysis experience in structural and/or thermal is preferred
• Experience with SAP, or similar PLM system, is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment as part of a multi-disciplinary team and able to take initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to make technical presentations and interface with all levels of management, suppliers, and customers
• Must be hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of SEMI regulatory standards is a plus
• Project management experience is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as-needed basis

The expected salary range for this position is $63,180-$80,028, plus bonus opportunity. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume torecruiting@veeco.com.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.