Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a key member of the New Product Development (NPD) and Engineered-to-Order (ETO) engineering teams, working on complex wafer processing equipment that is used to manufacture advanced semiconductors, LEDs, displays, photonics, VCSELs, power electronics, compound semiconductors, hard disk drives, MEMS and wireless chips. This role involves overall system design, automation/robotics, vacuum vessel design, heat transfer, gas and vapor delivery, incorporation of OEM power supplies and controllers, as well as many other engineering and design areas.

Responsibilities

• Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities
• Handle all mechanical design aspects of the equipment, subassemblies and components as assigned
• Work with team members on product development projects for vacuum process equipment
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, effective 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 properties, structural analysis, static and dynamic, fluids, and motion mechanisms
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are compliant with standard design practices and safety codes; ensure appropriate tests are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner
• Prepare presentations and present design concepts, ideas, and test results to internal and external customers
• Actively participate in all design review and provide expertise and input into the mechanical engineering elements of the design
• Support procurement efforts to meet overall project deadlines
• Provide “hands on” assistance and support to the manufacturing team as needed
• Develop test plans and design of experiments and have direct involvement in prototype development and testing
• Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process
• Support Program Management with project flow through the PLC Phase gates

Qualifications

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience designing or manufacturing capital equipment, vacuum systems, subassemblies, or components or an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of related experience is required. MS degree preferred. Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD systems is required as is experience with finite element analysis, both structural and thermal.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to take initiative, own full projects and/or lead a small project team
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines
• Ability to work in an environment with a high level of technological complexity
• Must be hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting
• Experience with high temperature/low pressure semiconductor system development is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including specification development; ability to make technical presentations and interface with all levels of management, suppliers, and customers
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, sensors, automation, robotics, instrumentation, motion control, motor selection, encoders, electronic packaging
• Knowledge of SEMI regulatory standards
• Project management experience is a plus
• Experience with SAP or similar PLM system
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as-needed basis

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000-$147,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@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 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 .