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:

Veeco'sprocess equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. We are the market leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership.The Mechanical Design Engineer is a key member of the Engineering to Order (ETO) team, working on complex wafer processing equipment involving ion beam etch, ion beam deposition, chemical and physical vapor deposition technologies.This role involves overall system design, vacuum vessel design, ion beam source design, incorporation of OEM components, as well as many other engineering and design areas.

Responsibilities:

• Work on developmentprojects for vacuum process equipment with responsibility for mechanical design and providing support to the Operations group in manufacturing the equipment, subassembliesand components
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, 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 structural analysis, fluids, and motion mechanisms
• Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities
• 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
• Direct involvement in prototype development and testing, creating test plans and Design of Experiments.
• Create and release engineering documentation through an established ECO process

Qualifications:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience designing subassemblies or components or an MS degree is required.Experience with SolidWorks,Inventor, ProE or similar 3D CAD systemis required. Experience designing Capital Equipment for Semiconductor Industry is preferred (vacuum vessels, wafer fixtures, motion mechanisms, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Ion beam and/or Vacuum physics is preferred
• Finite element analysis experience, both structural and thermal, is preferred
• Experience with SAP or similar PLM system is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to take initiative, own full projects, and/or lead a small project team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to make technical presentations and interface with all levels of management, suppliers, and customers
• Must be hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of SEMI regulatory standards is a plus
• Project management experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel up to 10% to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as-needed basis

The expected salary range for this position is $76,679-$97,128, 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 torecruiting@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. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.