About this opportunity
Veeco lists this Senior Director, Engineering - Advanced Deposition Systems opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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.
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.
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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