Mechanical Engineer

Veeco Instruments • Plainview, NY

254d • $76,679 - $97,128

About The Position

Veeco's 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 Mechanical Design Engineer is a key member of the Engineering to Order (ETO) 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.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience designing subassemblies or components or an MS degree is required
• Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, ProE or similar 3D CAD system is required
• Experience designing Capital Equipment for Semiconductor Industry is preferred (vacuum vessels, wafer fixtures, motion mechanisms, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ion beam and/or Vacuum physics is preferred
• Finite element analysis experience, both structural and thermal, is preferred
• Experience with SAP or similar PLM system is preferred
• Project management experience is a plus
• Knowledge of SEMI regulatory standards is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work on development projects for vacuum process equipment with responsibility for mechanical design and providing support to the Operations group in manufacturing the equipment, subassemblies and components
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, cost, and ease of manufacturing
• Perform analytical studies and theoretical calculations, requiring a variety of engineering knowledge, including analysis of vacuum vessels, heat transfer, material structural analysis, fluids, and motion mechanisms
• Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities
• 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
• Direct involvement in prototype development and testing, creating test plans and Design of Experiments
• Create and release engineering documentation through an established ECO process

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree