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:

The 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, with a concentration on fluidic design and system packaging.

Responsibilities:

• Develop fluidic design and system packaging for ETO single wafer processing systems
• Develop subassembliesand components for wet processing technologies
• 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 withstandard 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 5 years of experience designing or manufacturing capital equipment, subassemblies and components, or an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience. MS degree preferred. Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD systems is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• Experience with finite element analysis, both structural and thermal
• Experience with SAP or similar PLM system
• General knowledge of electrical and software engineeringdisciplines
• 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

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The expected salary range for this position is $88,560 - $112,177, plus bonus opportunity. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. 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/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.