Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Motion Systems (PSP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

FSAs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Identity theft remediation

Emergency travel assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Horsham, PA, seeks a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and delivery of wet process wafer equipment, owning mechanical systems end-to-end from concept to field.

The role emphasizes safety, performance, cost, and schedule, while building a high-performing team. You will collaborate across Process, Electrical, Software, Operations, and Service to ensure designs meet specifications, quality, and delivery commitments, while driving design for safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of people management experience with direct reports is also required.
• Experience leading or directly contributing to the design of sophisticated capital equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Mechanical Engineering team, including direct reports, contractors, and external partners.
• Own mechanical engineering of complex inter‑chamber process chemistry delivery and automation, wafer tooling, and structural frames across the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver programs on schedule and within budget while managing risks and engineering changes.
• Partner with Process, Electrical, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Service teams to ensure designs meet specifications, quality and delivery commitments.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, documentation, and workflows.
• Provide senior technical escalation support for released products.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical

FMEA RCCA

Safety integration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Location: US - PA - Horsham

Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Motion Systems (PSP)

Requisition ID: 19576

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

As Manager of Mechanical Engineering, you will lead the design and delivery of wet process wafer equipment that enables advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role has end‑to‑end ownership of mechanical systems, including the safe and precise delivery of critical chemistries for stripping and etching processes. This role accelerates product time‑to‑market, improves product quality, robustness, and efficacy, while building a high‑performing engineering team capable of meeting the rigorous demands of the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Mechanical Engineering team, including direct reports, contractors, and external partners.
• Own mechanical engineering of complex inter‑chamber process chemistry delivery and automation, wafer tooling, and structural frames across the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver programs on schedule and within budget while managing risks and engineering changes.
• Partner with Process, Electrical, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Service teams to ensure designs meet specifications, quality and delivery commitments.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, documentation, and workflows.
• Provide senior technical escalation support for released products.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree is required. 5+ years of people management experience with direct reports is also required. Experience leading or directly contributing to the design of sophisticated capital equipment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to coach and develop engineering talent, enabling individual growth while building high‑performing, scalable teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience contributing to mechanical design across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of electro‑mechanical design architectures.
• Experience integrating design for safety, manufacturing, and service into the development process.
• Experience with FMEA, risk evaluation and RCCA processes.
• Experience with materials and finish selection for use in aggressive operating environments; wet processing chemistries and cleanroom environments preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as required.

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.