Mechanical Engineer (IBD)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; 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. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to apply physics, math, materials science and mechanical design to tackle complex engineering challenges, develop tooling, support manufacturing, and improve product performance throughout the life cycle.

You will identify and resolve complex issues, design layouts and specs, perform analyses, and lead technical projects, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design and material selection.
• Experience with manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis, and Design for Excellence principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve complex mechanical issues with minimal supervision.
• Define, coordinate, execute, and document engineering tests and reports.
• Develop, design, or modify complex mechanical layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform complex engineering analyses with limited supervision.
• Lead or execute technical projects, develop key suppliers, and create mechanical product specifications.
• Design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixtures, and related processes to support part handling, assembly, disassembly, and operational standardization.
• Specify, review, and maintain engineering documentation.
• Develop concepts and mechanical solutions for complex product issues.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and build alignment across stakeholders.
• Travel up to 20% as needed to customer sites and supplier facilities.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Flow analysis

Design for Excellence

Problem solving

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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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.

Overview

In this role, Veeco is looking for engineers with strong technical fundamentals, hands‑on problem‑solving skills, disciplined execution, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively with highly technical teams in a fast‑paced technology development and prototyping environment. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply principles of physics, mathematics, materials science, and mechanical design to solve complex engineering challenges, develop custom tooling and fixturing, support manufacturing and assembly processes, and improve product performance throughout the product life cycle.

Role Responsibilities

Identify and resolve complex mechanical issues with minimal supervision.

Define, coordinate, execute, and document engineering tests and reports.

Develop, design, or modify complex mechanical layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications.

Perform complex engineering analyses with limited supervision.

Lead or execute technical projects, develop key suppliers, and create mechanical product specifications.

Design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixtures, and related processes to support part handling, assembly, disassembly, and operational standardization.

Specify, review, and maintain engineering documentation.

Develop concepts and mechanical solutions for complex product issues.

Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and build alignment across stakeholders.

Travel up to 20% as needed to customer sites and supplier facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2-4 years of experience

Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principle

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Veeco product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods

Understanding plasma basics and plasma-material interactions

Ability to perform independent research and go through scientific literature

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $65,520.00 - $87,360.00, 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. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.