Mechanical Engineer: Prototyping, Tooling & Testing

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. in New York is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong fundamentals and hands-on problem solving. You will apply physics, mathematics, and materials science to solve complex challenges, design tooling and fixturing, support manufacturing, and improve product performance across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading projects, developing suppliers, drafting detailed specifications, and performing analyses with minimal supervision. Travel up to 20% may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve complex mechanical issues with minimal supervision.
• Define, coordinate, execute, and document engineering tests and reports.
• Develop, design, or modify 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 for part handling and assembly.
• Specify, review, and maintain engineering documentation.
• Develop concepts and mechanical solutions for complex product issues.
• Communicate complex information clearly and build alignment across stakeholders.
• Travel up to 20% to customer sites and supplier facilities.

Skills

CAD software

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Flow analysis

Design for Excellence

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Veeco Instruments Inc. in New York is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong fundamentals and hands-on problem solving. You will apply physics, mathematics, and materials science to solve complex challenges, design tooling and fixturing, support manufacturing, and improve product performance across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading projects, developing suppliers, drafting detailed specifications, and performing analyses with minimal supervision. Travel up to 20% may be required.