Job description

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 Design Engineer, based in Horsham, PA, will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of complex wafer processing equipment involving wet processing technologies used in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, LEDs, displays, photonics, VCSELs, power electronics, compound semiconductors, hard disk drives, MEMS and wireless chips. This is a key member of the Engineered to Order (ETO) team. The engineer will work closely with engineering leadership, cross functional engineering team members, and manufacturing operations. This role involves overall system design, automation, gas and fluid delivery. Responsibilities: • Lead product development projects of wet processing technologies, with responsibility for all mechanical design aspects of the equipment, subassemblies, and components • 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 vessels, heat transfer, material structural analysis, static and dynamic, fluids, motion mechanisms • Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities • 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 • 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 • Support Program Management with project flow through the Product Life Cycle (PLC) Phase gates. • Understand and adhere to various industry standards Qualifications: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience designing or manufacturing capital equipment, subassemblies and components, or an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of experience is required. MS degree preferred. Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD systems is required as is experience with SAP, or similar PLM system. 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 • Experience with Finite element analysis, both structural and thermal • General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of technological complexity • 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, SEMI regulatory standards is a plus • Project management experience is a plus • Must be hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting • 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 #LI-KB1 Salary and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $114,000-$167,000, 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. 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 .

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Lead product development projects of wet processing technologies, with responsibility for all mechanical design aspects of the equipment, subassemblies, and components
Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, effective cost, and ease of manufacturing
Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities
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
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
Support Program Management with project flow through the Product Life Cycle (PLC) Phase gates.
Understand and adhere to various industry standards
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
Experience with Finite element analysis, both structural and thermal
General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of technological complexity
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including specification development; ability to make technical presentations and interface with all levels of management, suppliers, and customers
Must be hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting
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
Medical, Dental, and Vision

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Knowledge of industrial control systems, sensors, automation, robotics, instrumentation, motion control, motor selection, encoders, electronic packaging, SEMI regulatory standards is a plus
Project management experience is a plus

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Dental

Vision

401(K)