Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

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. The Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Horsham, PA, will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of complex wafer processing equipment involving wet processing technologies used in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, LEDs, displays, photonics, VCSELs, power electronics, compound semiconductors, hard disk drives, MEMS and wireless chips. The engineer will work closely with engineering leadership, cross‑functional engineering team members, and manufacturing operations. This role involves overall system design, automation, gas and fluid delivery, with a concentration on process chamber configuration and design.

Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, effective cost, and ease of manufacturing

Perform analytical studies and theoretical calculations, requiring a variety of engineering knowledge, including analysis of vessels, heat transfer, material structural analysis, static and dynamic, fluids, motion mechanisms

Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities

Ensure that manufacturing processes are compliant with standard design practices and safety codes; Prepare presentations and present design concepts, ideas, and test results to internal and external customers

Provide expertise in mechanical engineering while participating in design reviews

Support procurement efforts in correlation with overall project deadlines

Provide hands‑on assistance and support to the manufacturing team

Develop test plans and design of experiments and is directly involved in prototype development and testing

Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process

Support Program Management with project flow through the Product Life Cycle (PLC) Phase gates

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience designing or manufacturing capital equipment, subassemblies and components, or an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience. Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD 2D/3D CAD systems is required.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team, able to take initiative, own full projects, and/or lead a small project team

Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD systems is required

Experience with finite element analysis, both structural and thermal

Experience with SAP, or similar PLM system is required

General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines

ability to make technical presentations and interface with all levels of management, suppliers, and customers

Knowledge of industrial control systems, sensors, automation, robotics, instrumentation, motion control, motor selection, encoders, electronic packaging, SEMI regulatory standards is a plus

Project management experience is a plus

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as‑needed basis

The expected salary range for this position is $93,000-$135,000, plus a bonus opportunity. Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Emergency Travel Assistance

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.

We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre‑employment training.