Manager, Mechanical Engineering

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.

As Manager of Mechanical Engineering, you will lead the design and delivery of wet process wafer equipment that enables advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role has end-to-end ownership of mechanical systems, including the safe and precise delivery of critical chemistries for stripping and etching processes. This role accelerates product time-to-market, improves product quality, robustness, and efficacy, while building a high-performing engineering team capable of meeting the rigorous demands of the semiconductor industry.

• Lead and develop a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team, including direct reports, contractors, and external partners.
• Own mechanical engineering of complex inter-chamber process chemistry delivery and automation, wafer tooling, and structural frames across the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver programs on schedule and within budget while managing risks and engineering changes.
• Partner with Process, Electrical, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Service teams to ensure designs meet specifications, quality and delivery commitments.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, documentation, and workflows.
• Provide senior technical escalation support for released products.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master's degree is required. 5+ years of people management experience with direct reports is also required. Experience leading or directly contributing to the design of sophisticated capital equipment is strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to coach and develop engineering talent, enabling individual growth while building highperforming, scalable teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience contributing to mechanical design across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design architectures.
• Experience integrating design for safety, manufacturing, and service into the development process.
• Experience with FMEA, risk evaluation and RCCA processes.
• Experience designing complex capital equipment; semiconductor wet process equipment preferred.
• Experience with materials and finish selection for use in aggressive operating environments; wet processing chemistries and cleanroom environments preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as required.

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Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $128,000-$188,000, 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
• 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. Veecois 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 atrecruiting@veeco.com.