Program Manager

Program Manager

Location: US - CA - San Jose

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
• Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination
• Risk, Quality & Product Readiness
• Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

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) 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.