Senior Systems Engineer

Veeco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Identity theft remediation

Emergency travel assistance

Job summary

Veeco seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and qualification for laser annealing platforms, including Laser Spike and Nanosecond Annealing families. You will shape next-gen platform architecture, uniting mechanical, electrical, optical, software, thermal, gas-flow, and process technologies into production-ready systems.

You will own system requirements, drive cross-functional collaboration, design rigorous test plans, and guide decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 6–8+ years in complex equipment development; advanced degrees may reduce experience gaps.
• Experience defining requirements and leading integration, verification, and performance qualification for sophisticated systems.
• Proven ability to translate customer needs into measurable subsystem specifications and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Own system requirements and architecture for laser annealing products; convert customer needs into specs.
• Lead cross-functional integration of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, thermal, and gas-flow subsystems.
• Define verification and qualification strategies for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
• Design and execute experimental test plans; analyze data to drive design decisions and risk reductions.
• Resolve complex system issues via root-cause analysis and coordinated action across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and next-gen development to enhance performance and cost of ownership.
• Evaluate new concepts and trade-offs to guide platform architecture for future devices.

Skills

Laser systems

Optical systems

Electromechanical motion

Thermal management

Control systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/optical/systems)

Job description

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

Advanced logic and memory devices require precise thermal processing within increasingly tight temperature limits, and Veeco needs systems leadership that can turn those requirements into reliable production equipment. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and qualification for Veeco’s laser annealing platforms, including the Laser Spike Annealing and Nanosecond Annealing product families. Your decisions will directly influence system performance, development speed, product quality, and customer readiness as Veeco expands its position in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. You will shape next-generation platform architecture while bringing complex mechanical, electrical, optical, software, thermal, gas-flow, and process technologies together into production-ready systems.

Responsibilities

• Own system requirements and architecture for new laser annealing products and major platform improvements, translating customer and business needs into measurable subsystem and component specifications.


• Lead cross-functional integration of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, thermal, pneumatic, gas-flow, control, and process subsystems to deliver stable system performance and customer-ready functionality.


• Define verification and qualification strategies that demonstrate performance, reliability, safety, and readiness for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.


• Design and execute experimental test plans, analyze system and process signals, and convert results into clear design decisions, risk reductions, and corrective actions.


• Resolve complex system issues through structured root-cause analysis, disciplined experimentation, and coordinated action across engineering teams.


• Drive continuous improvement and next-generation development projects that improve performance, productivity, quality, and cost of ownership while meeting program commitments.


• Evaluate new concepts and technology trade-offs, then recommend platform architecture choices that support future device requirements and product roadmaps.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, optical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a related technical field with at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with at least 6 years; or a doctorate with at least 3 years; or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience defining requirements and leading system integration, verification, and performance qualification for complex equipment.

Experience developing test plans and using experimental results to validate system-level performance.

Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams, resolve interface conflicts, and maintain ownership from concept through qualification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Deep working knowledge of one or more relevant technology areas: laser systems, optical systems, electromechanical motion, thermal management, pneumatic or gas-flow control, control systems, or semiconductor metrology.


• Skilled at converting high-level product needs into testable requirements, interface definitions, acceptance criteria, and technical risk plans.


• Proficient in advanced data analysis for time-series signals, equipment telemetry, designed experiments, and system performance characterization.


• Effective at breaking ambiguous, multi-variable problems into testable hypotheses and making sound engineering decisions with incomplete data.


• Experience working across at least three engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, optical, software, controls, thermal, fluid, or process engineering.


• Skilled at explaining complex technical findings through concise design reviews, test reports, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Able to manage multiple technical priorities while protecting critical path milestones and following commitments through completion.

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $152,836.00 - $193,593.00, 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)


• 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.