Director, Engineering

Veeco; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 173,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

A leading technology company in Plainview, NY is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead multi-disciplinary teams responsible for designing and developing advanced wafer processing equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 5 in leadership roles. Responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle, resource allocation, and continuous improvement metrics. Competitive salary range from $173,000 to $220,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in complex capital equipment.
• 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Manage full product lifecycle from requirements to field support.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Operations on customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams

System-level understanding of electromechanical products

Program management

Customer and supplier collaboration

Semiconductor equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Veeco is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multi‑disciplinary organization responsible for the design, development, qualification, and support of advanced wafer processing equipment. This highly visible role oversees Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering teams and drives execution across multiple concurrent development and customer‑driven programs.

The Director partners closely with Operations, Marketing, Technology, Product Support, and Supply Chain to translate customer and market requirements into robust, manufacturable products that meet schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi‑disciplinary engineering teams (ME, EE, Systems, Software), including direct, matrixed, and outsourced resources.
• Own engineering execution across the full product lifecycle: requirements, architecture, design, development, qualification, production, and field support.
• Deliver multiple concurrent development and customer‑specific programs to committed schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations on customer requirement reviews, configuration definition, quoting, and order execution.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources aligned with business priorities and operations build schedules.
• Establish goals, metrics, and processes to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and predictability.
• Build, mentor, and retain top engineering talent; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree preferred. 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in complex capital equipment or related industries, including 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles is also required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering organizations spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering.
• Strong system‑level understanding of complex electro‑mechanical products and full product development lifecycle execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high‑priority programs while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and outsourced engineering partners.
• Semiconductor equipment experience is a strong plus, particularly in vacuum‑based, thin‑film, ion beam, or deposition technologies.

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $173,000-220,000, 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 [e-mail].

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.