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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer Semiconductor Capital Equipment

Veeco


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 170000 - 225000
Posted: 22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Veeco
You probably dont realize it but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person every day. Its a bold statement but its true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the worlds 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 worlds 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.

Were looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested Learn more at process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs flexible OLED displays power electronics hard drives MEMS and wireless chips. We are the market leader in MOCVD MBE Ion Beam and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is a key member of the New Product Development (NPD) team working on complex wafer processing equipment involving ion beam etch ion beam deposition chemical and physical vapor deposition technologies. This role involves overall system design vacuum vessel design ion beam source design incorporation of OEM components as well as many other engineering and design areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on fast paced development projects with the responsibility for all mechanical design aspects of the equipment subassemblies. and components
  • Provide mechanical engineering expertise while maintaining design quality reliability cost and ease of manufacturing
  • Perform analytical studies and theoretical calculations including analysis of vacuum vessels heat transfer material structural analysis fluid dynamics and motion mechanisms
  • Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities
  • Ensure that designs are compliant with standard SEMI design practices and safety codes; ensure appropriate tests are in place to produce reliable and repeatable products
  • Develop test plans and design of experiments and directly involved in prototype development and testing
  • Prepare and present design reviews to convey design concepts and test results to internal and external stakeholders
  • Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process
  • Support procurement efforts in correlation with overall project deadlines
  • Provide hands-on assistance and support to the manufacturing team for new developments
  • Support and mentor Junior engineers by providing guidance and reviewing their designs

Qualifications:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of experience or an MS degree with 8 years of experience designing capital equipment vacuum systems subassemblies or components is required. Must have experience with Solidworks Inventor Creo or similar 3D CAD systems. Experience with finite element analysis is required as is hands-on troubleshooting experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Finite element analysis both structural and thermal is required
  • Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment design including but not limited to RF systems plasma chambers ESCs and Defectivity management techniques is a must.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team taking initiative own full projects and lead small project teams as required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including specification development; 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 is desired
  • Experience with SAP or similar PLM system is desired
  • Project management experience is a plus
  • Must have the ability to be hands-on with devices prototyping and troubleshooting including standing for extended periods as needed
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as-needed basis


Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $170000-$225000 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
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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. Veecois 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 @ 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.


Required Experience:

Staff IC