Senior Director, Engineering - Advanced Deposition Systems

Veeco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco is seeking a Senior Director, Engineering – Advanced Deposition Systems, to lead a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for the design, development, qualification, and support of advanced wafer processing equipment. This role involves overseeing diverse engineering teams and ensuring product development meets specified targets.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles, especially in semiconductor equipment. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in capital equipment.
• 7+ years in senior engineering leadership roles.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Own engineering execution across the full product lifecycle.
• Deliver multiple concurrent development and customer-specific programs.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations on customer requirement reviews.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources aligned with business priorities.
• Establish goals and processes to improve engineering efficiency.
• Build and retain top engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary engineering

Engineering lifecycle management

System-level understanding of complex products

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Veeco is seeking a Senior Director, Engineering – Advanced Deposition Systems, to lead a multi‑disciplinary organization responsible for the design, development, qualification, and support of advanced wafer processing equipment. This highly visible role oversees Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering teams and drives execution across multiple concurrent development and customer‑driven programs.

The Senior Director partners closely with Operations, Marketing, Technology, Product Support, and Supply Chain to translate customer and market requirements into robust, manufacturable products that meet schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi‑disciplinary engineering teams (ME, EE, Systems, Software), including direct, matrixed, and outsourced resources.
• Own engineering execution across the full product lifecycle: requirements, architecture, design, development, qualification, production, and field support.
• Deliver multiple concurrent development and customer‑specific programs to committed schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations on customer requirement reviews, configuration definition, quoting, and order execution.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources aligned with business priorities and operations build schedules.
• Establish goals, metrics, and processes to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and predictability.
• Build, mentor, and retain top engineering talent; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree preferred. 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in complex capital equipment or related industries, including 7+ years in senior engineering leadership roles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering organizations spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering.
• Strong system‑level understanding of complex electro‑mechanical products and full product development lifecycle execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high‑priority programs while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and outsourced engineering partners.
• Semiconductor equipment experience is a strong plus, particularly in vacuum‑based, thin‑film, ion beam, or deposition technologies.

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $236,000-$300,000, 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.