Senior Director, Engineering - Advanced Deposition Systems

Veeco•San Jose, CA

1d•$236,000 - $300,000

About The Position

About VeecoYou 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 www.veeco.com/careers. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor equipment experience is a strong plus, particularly in vacuum‑based, thin‑film, ion beam, or deposition technologies.

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.