Program Manager

Veeco Instruments Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; 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 San Jose is seeking an Engineering Program Manager II to coordinate technical projects across mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and other teams within the Advanced Packaging product line.

You will translate objectives into executable plans, track progress, and support product release and readiness. The role sits in Veeco’s Product Development team, offering growth in cross‑functional leadership, risk management, and collaboration with suppliers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical project management experience in engineering, product development, high‑tech manufacturing, semiconductor, capital equipment, or similarly complex technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross‑functional engineering teams and delivering complex technical programs against schedule, scope, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate defined technical projects and program workstreams of moderate scope, using established project management practices to translate objectives into schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress against plans, maintain project documentation and action items, and work with cross‑functional partners to address routine execution issues and keep commitments on track.
• Exercise judgment within established processes to evaluate schedule, resource, and priority changes and recommend appropriate actions or escalation.
• Coordinate activities across mechanical, electrical, optical, software, technician, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams to support product development and release objectives.

Skills

Technical program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule planning

Risk management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

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. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

OVERVIEW

Build your program management career while helping advance semiconductor technology

Veeco’s Product Development team in San Jose develops advanced semiconductor equipment by bringing together multidisciplinary engineering, customer requirements, and manufacturing execution. As an Engineering Program Manager II, you will coordinate technical projects and defined program workstreams that support Veeco’s Advanced Packaging (AP) product line and strategic outsourcing initiatives.

This role is designed for an emerging program management professional who has established a foundation in technical project management and is ready to grow through broader cross‑functional exposure and increasing project complexity. Working with mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and technician teams, along with Product Line Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, suppliers, and external partners, you will help translate objectives into executable plans, track progress and risks, coordinate deliverables, and support programs through product release and operational readiness.

You will apply established project management practices, exercise judgment within defined processes, and build productive working relationships while developing deeper expertise in semiconductor capital equipment and technical program management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning & Execution

• Coordinate defined technical projects and program workstreams of moderate scope, using established project management practices to translate objectives into schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress against plans, maintain project documentation and action items, and work with cross‑functional partners to address routine execution issues and keep commitments on track.
• Exercise judgment within established processes to evaluate schedule, resource, and priority changes and recommend appropriate actions or escalation.

Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate activities across mechanical, electrical, optical, software, technician, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams to support product development and release objectives.
• Partner with Product Line Managers and engineering stakeholders to clarify requirements, priorities, ownership, and acceptance criteria for assigned projects and workstreams.
• Support design and technical reviews and track completion of BOMs, work instructions, release documentation, and other product‑readiness deliverables.

Risk, Quality & Product Readiness

• Identify and track technical, schedule, resource, and supplier risks; work with project stakeholders to develop mitigation actions and elevate issues when additional support or decisions are needed.
• Support program execution in accordance with applicable SEMI standards, regulatory requirements, and established engineering and product‑development practices.
• Apply lessons learned, data, and structured problem solving to help resolve project issues and improve execution within assigned areas.

Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Support strategic outsourcing initiatives by coordinating requirements, schedules, deliverables, and follow‑up actions between internal teams and external partners.
• Build productive internal and external working relationships to gather information, resolve routine issues, clarify ownership, and maintain execution momentum.
• Prepare clear, concise project updates that communicate progress, milestones, risks, scope changes, decisions, and next steps to program stakeholders and leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical project management experience in an engineering, product development, high‑tech manufacturing, semiconductor, capital equipment, or similarly complex technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross‑functional engineering teams and delivering complex technical programs against schedule, scope, and business objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, advanced packaging, or complex electromechanical product development.
• Experience leading outsourcing, supplier‑enabled development, or partner‑based engineering programs.
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong technical program leadership with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams without relying on direct authority.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues, dependencies, and tradeoffs into clear actions and business‑relevant decisions.
• Structured planning and execution skills, including schedule development, resource planning, cost estimation, risk management, and change control.
• Strong problem‑solving judgment with the ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and drive issues to closure.
• Working knowledge of product‑development processes, engineering release practices, BOMs, documentation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools; experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems is valuable.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering teams, business leaders, suppliers, and global partners.
• Strong ownership, accountability, organization, and follow‑through in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Ability to work on‑site at the San Jose facility and travel internationally up to 20% for customer, partner, and supplier engagement.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role offers the opportunity to grow your program management career while gaining hands‑on experience with multidisciplinary engineering, advanced semiconductor equipment, and global partners. You will build the skills to take on increasingly complex technical programs while contributing to the successful development and release of Veeco’s Advanced Packaging solutions.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $99,000—$133,000, 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. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.