OverviewBuild the Systems That Power the Next Generation of TechnologyAt Veeco, our equipment enables the world's most advanced semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, and compound devices. Veeco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in designing precision motion control, sensing, and embedded electronic systems that make these breakthroughs possible.
In this hands-on senior individual contributor role, you will own critical electrical subsystems-from architectural definition through validation and field deployment-on complex, high-performance semiconductor manufacturing platforms. You will work at the intersection of control theory, embedded electronics, real-time software, and industrial automation, collaborating closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to solve challenging technical problems.
Why This Role Matters- Your work directly enables cutting-edge technologies used across semiconductors, photonics, displays, and power electronics.
- You'll tackle problems where precision, physics, and reliability truly matter-not just in the lab, but in production environments worldwide.
- You'll have meaningful technical ownership and influence while remaining deeply hands-on.
- You'll collaborate with some of the most talented engineers in the industry, learning from and contributing to a world-class engineering culture.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on deep technical ownership and delivering robust, high-precision designs that perform reliably in demanding production environments.
Responsibilities- Create and refine high-performance, multi-axis motion control systems that deliver repeatable, nanometer-scale positioning.
- Integrate advanced sensing technologies-optical, capacitive, inductive, and laser-based-into closed-loop control architectures.
- Model system behavior, perform tuning and stability analysis, and ensure robust operation across real-world conditions.
- Translate system-level requirements into detailed electrical and control specifications for actuators, sensors, encoders, and electronics.
- Evaluate technologies and suppliers with a balance of performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Develop real-time control software using C, C++, Python, and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text.
- Implement motion, sequencing, and safety logic on PLC platforms, with strong emphasis on Beckhoff (TwinCAT, TwinSAFE).
- Integrate and debug industrial communication networks such as EtherCAT and DeviceNet.
- Design complex, multi-layer PCBs featuring microcontrollers, compute modules, precision ADCs/DACs, and mixed-signal circuitry.
- Define board-level architectures, power budgets, timing constraints, and signal-integrity requirements.
- Create detailed schematics including power delivery, clocking, analog front ends, and communication interfaces (UART, I²C, SPI, USB).
- Specify PCB fabrication requirements such as stack-ups, materials, impedance control, and controlled differential pairs.
- Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ and support hardware bring-up.
- Design and execute verification and validation plans covering motion performance, calibration, thermal behavior, and reliability.
- Lead hardware bring-up and hands-on debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and JTAG tools.
- Troubleshoot challenging system-level issues using data analysis, modeling, and real-time diagnostics.
- Participate in DFM/DFT reviews and collaborate with manufacturing partners to transition designs into production.
- Document designs, test results, and revisions to ensure long-term maintainability and product success.
- Support field deployments and critical customer escalations when your expertise is needed most.
Qualifications- BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of directly relevant experience, or MS with a minimum of 6 years of directly relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong hands-on experience with motion control systems, including servo control, actuators, and encoders.
- Strong background in embedded and board-level electronic design, including mixed-signal systems.
- Demonstrated Proficiency in C/C++ and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text for real-time and industrial control.
- Demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex electrical subsystems from concept through validation.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as projects require.
- Extensive experience with Beckhoff PLCs, TwinCAT, TwinSAFE, and EtherCAT.
- Background in semiconductor capital equipment, precision manufacturing, or advanced automation systems.
Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $128,559 - $162,841, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.
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
