OVERVIEW

Veeco's ion beam deposition and etch platforms - including the Spector product family - are scaling rapidly as AI datacenter architectures and advanced semiconductor manufacturing drive unprecedented demand for high-performance thin-film equipment. Veeco's semiconductor served available market is projected to more than double, from $1.3 billion to $2.7 billion, with ion beam deposition SAM for high-value front-end applications reaching $350 million.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own the mechanical architecture of next-generation ion beam and deposition systems - from vacuum vessel and ion source design through automation integration and OEM component qualification - making the design trade-off decisions that determine whether these tools meet the throughput, defect, and cost-of-ownership targets Veeco's tier-one customers require. You will also shape the engineering team's technical capability by mentoring early-career engineers and leading design reviews that set the quality bar across programs. This is a high-visibility individual-contributor role with a clear path toward technical leadership on one of Veeco's fastest-growing product lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the mechanical architecture of ion beam deposition and etch systems end to end - vacuum vessels, ion beam sources, wafer-handling stages, automation and robotics interfaces, and OEM component integration - making design trade-off decisions that balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability across the full system.
• Lead engineering analysis and simulation - structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA), heat transfer modeling, fluid dynamics, and motion mechanism design - to validate concepts, reduce prototype iterations, and build the analytical evidence base required at each Product Life Cycle (PLC) phase gate.
• Drive prototype development from design through test, authoring design-of-experiments (DOE) plans, executing tests, performing root-cause analysis, and translating findings into documented engineering changes (ECOs) that accelerate time to production readiness.
• Run design reviews that present design rationale, risk assessment, analysis results, and test data to cross-functional peers, senior leadership, and external customers - ensuring decisions are documented, actionable, and traceable.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and manufacturing on procurement decisions, vendor qualification, and build sequences, delivering technical guidance that keeps programs on schedule - and stepping onto the factory floor to troubleshoot assembly or integration issues in real time.
• Mentor junior engineers by reviewing their designs, guiding their analytical methods, and progressively expanding their ownership of subsystem-level decisions - building the team's depth as program volume grows.
• Define mechanical design specifications from customer requirements, translating them into measurable acceptance criteria and ensuring all designs comply with SEMI safety standards (S2/S8) and applicable regulatory codes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years, of experience designing capital equipment, vacuum systems, or precision mechanical subsystems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or equivalent) and 2D drafting tools (AutoCAD or equivalent) used as primary design platforms.
• Proven experience performing structural and thermal finite element analysis and applying results to inform design decisions on production-bound hardware.
• Hands-on experience building, assembling, and troubleshooting prototype mechanical hardware in a lab or factory environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Deep experience designing capital equipment for the semiconductor industry - including vacuum vessels, sealed chambers, wafer handling fixtures, and motion mechanisms - with a working understanding of how mechanical design choices affect thin-film process performance and defectivity.
• Familiarity with ion beam technology, vacuum physics, or thin-film deposition processes - enough to engage directly with process engineers on functional requirements and collaborate on source-design trade-offs.
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, industrial controls, sensors, motion control, and motor selection - sufficient to lead integration discussions with controls and electrical engineers during system-level design.
• Experience with product lifecycle management systems (SAP or similar) and formal engineering change order (ECO) documentation workflows in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SEMI safety and regulatory standards (S2, S8) and how they influence mechanical design choices for capital equipment.
• Skilled at distilling complex design trade-offs, analysis results, and test data into clear written reports and technical presentations accessible to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders, including customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to customer sites and supplier facilities to support tool installations, customer evaluations, or supplier qualification activities.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $119,797.00-159,729.00, 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 [redacted].

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