Principal Mechanical Engineer

Pay found in job post Base pay range: $190,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr The expected salary range for this position is $190,000-$240,000, 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. 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. We help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world. Overview Veeco is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer for our San Jose, CA location to play a key role in the development of new revolutionary Ion Beam Deposition Products for advanced materials. This person will drive projects across key cross-functional groups and work closely with key customers and accounts. The role requires a self-starter with strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves overall system design, automation/robotics, vacuum vessel design, heat transfer, wafer handling, incorporation of OEM power supplies and controllers, and other engineering and design areas. A deep understanding of metal deposition processes, defectivity issues, shields and liners development and design, pressure controls and other aspects required for state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment is important. Responsibilities Act as key team member for product development of semiconductor vacuum processing equipment, responsible for all mechanical design aspects of the equipment, subassemblies and components Provide mechanical engineering expertise with focus on design quality, reliability, cost, and ease of manufacturing Perform analytical studies and theoretical calculations across vacuum vessels, heat transfer, material structural analysis (static and dynamic), fluids, and motion mechanisms Evolve new and innovative methods for product development and design using additive manufacturing Partner with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for additive manufacturing while negotiating tolerances and capabilities Prepare presentations and present design concepts, ideas, and test results to internal and external customers Participate in design reviews and provide hands-on support to manufacturing Develop test plans and design of experiments; directly involved in prototype development and testing Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process Support Program Management with project flow through PLC Phase gates Qualifications Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of related experience or PhD with 8+ years of related experience is required. Capital equipment and semiconductor device knowledge and a deep understanding of the product development cycle are required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Self-directed with excellent interpersonal/communication skills Disciplined and effective problem solving and influence skills; experience leading process and product improvement teams Collaborative attitude and comfort with change and ambiguity Ability to work in a matrixed organization and adapt quickly Finite element analysis (structural and thermal) Experience with SAP or similar PLM system Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team; take initiative and lead projects General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines Knowledge of industrial control systems, sensors, automation, robotics, instrumentation, motion control, motor selection, encoders, and electronic packaging; SEMI regulatory standards a plus Project management experience a plus Hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Salary And Benefits 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); Life and 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 a @veeco.com email address. You will have multiple interviews and meet several team members 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. If you have questions or suspect a scam, please contact recruiting@veeco.com. Disclaimer Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Veeco by 2x

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