Senior Technical Curriculum Development Lead (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 144,000; 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)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Curriculum Development Lead in San Jose, CA to architect and scale technical training programs for manufacturing, systems, and product environments.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations SMEs to translate complex concepts into structured, role-based learning experiences. The role focuses on onboarding, advanced development, and certification programs, with measurable outcomes and scalable assets across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Instructional Design, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 8+ years with Bachelor's or 6+ years with Master's.
• Experience developing technical training programs within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial equipment, or a comparable technical environment.
• Experience designing and implementing curriculum, certification, or workforce development programs.
• Experience delivering instructor-led technical training to manufacturing, engineering, or field service audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end curriculum development initiatives, including training needs assessment, competency mapping, learning path design, content creation, pilot delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and transform complex technical concepts into engaging, role-based training programs.
• Build structured training curricula covering manufacturing processes, semiconductor equipment, system architecture, and hardware and software interactions.
• Develop onboarding, new product introduction, cross-training, certification, and career development programs that improve workforce readiness and operational performance.
• Establish measurable training outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness using knowledge assessments, skills validation, learner feedback, and business performance indicators.
• Modernize legacy training content and create scalable learning assets that support instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced learning environments.
• Maintain training documentation, learning management system content, and curriculum governance processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

Skills

Curriculum architecture

Learning path design

Competency-based training

Instructional design (ADDIE/SAM)

Training needs analysis

Translate complex concepts

Training evaluation (Kirkpatrick)

Influence across org

MS Word / PowerPoint / Excel / LMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Instructional Design, Manufacturing, or related field

8+ years with Bachelor's or 6+ years with Master's

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Digital content development tools

Job description

Senior Technical Curriculum Development Lead (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: US - CA - San Jose

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.

OVERVIEW

Veeco is expanding the capability of its manufacturing workforce as semiconductor systems become more complex and training requirements continue to grow. In this role, you will build and scale technical learning programs that enable employees to perform safely, consistently, and confidently across manufacturing, systems, and product environments. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations subject matter experts to translate technical expertise into structured learning experiences that accelerate proficiency and support career growth. Your work will shape the foundation of Veeco’s technical training strategy, from new‑hire onboarding through advanced role‑based development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end‑to‑end curriculum development initiatives, including training needs assessment, competency mapping, learning path design, content creation, pilot delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and transform complex technical concepts into engaging, role‑based training programs.
• Build structured training curricula covering manufacturing processes, semiconductor equipment, system architecture, and hardware and software interactions.
• Develop onboarding, new product introduction, cross‑training, certification, and career development programs that improve workforce readiness and operational performance.
• Establish measurable training outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness using knowledge assessments, skills validation, learner feedback, and business performance indicators.
• Modernize legacy training content and create scalable learning assets that support instructor‑led, virtual, and self‑paced learning environments.
• Maintain training documentation, learning management system content, and curriculum governance processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Instructional Design, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience developing technical training programs within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial equipment, or a comparable technical environment.
• Experience designing and implementing curriculum, certification, or workforce development programs.
• Experience delivering instructor‑led technical training to manufacturing, engineering, or field service audiences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skilled in curriculum architecture, learning path design, and competency‑based training program development.
• Expertise applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or comparable frameworks.
• Ability to conduct training needs analyses and identify capability gaps that affect business performance.
• Skilled at translating complex engineering and manufacturing concepts into clear, actionable learning experiences.
• Experience establishing training effectiveness measures using Kirkpatrick or comparable evaluation approaches.
• Ability to build credibility and influence across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, learning management systems, and digital content development tools.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $113,000 - $144,000, 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)
• 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.