Manager, Mechanical Engineering and Technical Lead (PSP)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

FSA

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. invites a Manager of Mechanical Engineering and Technical Lead to guide a hands-on engineering team focused on wet processing equipment for advanced semiconductor applications.

You will lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and personally tackle high‑risk mechanical challenges from concept through validation and production. You will own the mechanical architecture, drive safe, manufacturable designs, and collaborate with Process, Electrical, Software, and Operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years’ professional experience; or a Master’s with 6+ years.
• 3+ years of people management experience with direct reports.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for complex capital equipment across product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing mechanical engineering team while remaining an active technical contributor on the team’s most complex and business‑critical work.
• Own the mechanical architecture of wet processing equipment and personally engage in concept development, design reviews, calculations, component and material selection, prototype evaluation, and troubleshooting for high‑risk designs.
• Work side by side with engineers and manufacturing teams to resolve build, test, and field issues, using root cause analysis and hands‑on hardware investigation to turn failures into durable design improvements.
• Drive robust mechanical solutions for chemistry delivery, wafer tooling, process chambers, automation interfaces, and structural frames that meet performance, safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.
• Make clear engineering tradeoffs and keep programs moving by identifying technical risk early, removing design roadblocks, and controlling mechanical changes through the product lifecycle.
• Partner directly with Process, Electrical, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Service teams to translate customer and product requirements into integrated equipment designs.
• Raise the team’s technical bar through practical design standards, disciplined reviews, stronger documentation, and coaching that helps engineers solve increasingly complex problems independently.

Skills

Player-coach leadership

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical systems

Materials selection

FMEA & root cause analysis

Safety and serviceability

Clear technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Manager, Mechanical Engineering and Technical Lead (PSP)

Location:
US - PA - Horsham

Requisition ID: 20348

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’s wet processing equipment combines precision mechanical design, chemistry delivery, automation, wafer handling, and structures that must perform reliably in demanding semiconductor manufacturing environments. As Manager of Mechanical Engineering, you will operate as a hands‑on player‑coach: leading and developing the mechanical engineering team while remaining directly engaged in the technical work that moves designs from concept through validation, release, and sustained production. You will step into difficult design reviews, troubleshoot hardware alongside engineers and manufacturing partners, and personally drive high‑risk mechanical problems when the situation calls for senior technical judgment. Your work will strengthen execution and design quality as Veeco expands the use of its WaferEtch wet processing technology in advanced semiconductor applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing mechanical engineering team while remaining an active technical contributor on the team’s most complex and business‑critical work.
• Own the mechanical architecture of wet processing equipment and personally engage in concept development, design reviews, calculations, component and material selection, prototype evaluation, and troubleshooting for high‑risk designs.
• Work side by side with engineers and manufacturing teams to resolve build, test, and field issues, using root cause analysis and hands‑on hardware investigation to turn failures into durable design improvements.
• Drive robust mechanical solutions for chemistry delivery, wafer tooling, process chambers, automation interfaces, and structural frames that meet performance, safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.
• Make clear engineering tradeoffs and keep programs moving by identifying technical risk early, removing design roadblocks, and controlling mechanical changes through the product lifecycle.
• Partner directly with Process, Electrical, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Service teams to translate customer and product requirements into integrated equipment designs.
• Raise the team’s technical bar through practical design standards, disciplined reviews, stronger documentation, and coaching that helps engineers solve increasingly complex problems independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience is required as is3+ years of people management experience with direct reports. Experience designingmechanical systems for complex capital equipment across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle is a must.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A player‑coach leadership style: comfortable moving between one‑on‑one coaching, resource decisions, detailed design reviews, technical calculations, prototype work, and hands‑on troubleshooting.
• Deep mechanical design judgment in complex capital equipment; experience with semiconductor wet processing, single‑wafer equipment, chemistry delivery, or related process equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electro‑mechanical system architecture and the interfaces among mechanical hardware, controls, sensors, automation, and process requirements.
• Experience selecting materials and surface finishes for aggressive chemical environments; familiarity with wet processing chemistries and cleanroom environments is preferred.
• Experience applying Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, technical risk evaluation, and root cause and corrective action methods to improve design robustness and resolve failures.
• Skilled at designing for safety, manufacturing, and serviceability and at challenging a design constructively when technical evidence points to a better approach.
• Skilled at translating complex technical issues into clear decisions and next steps for engineers, business partners, suppliers, and customers.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $128,000-$188,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors when determining your pay.

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. Veecois 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 someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) 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 for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre‑employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].