Mechanical Design Engineer – Wet-Process Chambers

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Horsham, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Motion Systems (CIP) to lead design of wet-processed chambers and related subsystems for advanced semiconductor applications.

You will perform FEA, CAD modeling, and support cross-functional teams through prototypes toward production. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in capital equipment, familiarity with SEMI standards, and hands-on prototyping.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in capital equipment design or an MS degree with 3+ years of experience is required.
• Experience developing chambers or components operating in chemical process environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure single-wafer wet process chambers and related subassemblies, ensuring robust performance and manufacturability under aggressive chemical exposure.
• Define detailed mechanical specifications from customer requirements and integrate automation, gas, and fluid delivery elements into complete systems.
• Conduct thermal and structural analyses (FEA) for static, dynamic, and thermal conditions; validate designs with hands-on prototype testing.
• Create and manage CAD models, drawings, and BOMs (SolidWorks/PLM), ensuring design compliance and supporting rapid ECO cycles.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Present design concepts and risk assessments to internal stakeholders and customers; participate in design reviews and phase-gate decisions.
• Provide shop-floor support for build issues and lead design-of-experiments during prototype evaluation.
• Ensure adherence to SEMI standards, safety codes, and best practices for design quality.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Problem-solving

Technical presentation

Prototyping

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM (SAP)

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T

SEMI standards

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Horsham, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Motion Systems (CIP) to lead design of wet-processed chambers and related subsystems for advanced semiconductor applications.

You will perform FEA, CAD modeling, and support cross-functional teams through prototypes toward production. The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in capital equipment, familiarity with SEMI standards, and hands-on prototyping.