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Senior Director, Engineering - Advanced Deposition Systems

$236k - $300k

Veeco

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

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.
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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. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at View email address on click.appcast.io.
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