Principal Mechanical Engineer

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 candidate should be a self-starter with strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and 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, and pressure controls for state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a 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 effectiveness, and ease of manufacturing
• Perform analytical studies and calculations including analysis of 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 maximize benefits of Additive Manufacturing while negotiating tolerances and other capabilities of the technology
• 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
• Provide hands-on assistance and support to the manufacturing team
• 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 the PLC Phase gates

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD with 8+ years of related experience. Capital equipment and semiconductor device knowledge, along with a deep understanding of the product development cycle, are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Salary, Benefits and Equal Opportunity

The expected salary range for this position is $190,000–$240,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, please apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

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 typically have multiple interviews and meet several team members before an offer. We may check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask for money. If you have questions or concerns, or suspect a scam, contact recruiting@veeco.com.

Nearest Major Market : San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market : Palo Alto

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