Veeco Instruments Inc. logo

Mechanical Design Engineer - Engineer-To-Order, Motion Systems (PSP)

Veeco Instruments Inc.

Horsham, PAJob$93–135K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$93–135K/yr
Location
Horsham, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop complex wafer-processing equipment for Veeco’s Engineered to Order team. The role focuses on wet-processing chamber configuration and design, including system design, automation, and gas and fluid delivery. The engineer works with engineering leadership, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing operations, supporting equipment development from design and analysis through prototyping, testing, and production.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical DesignCapital Equipment DesignSolidWorksAutoCADFinite Element AnalysisSAPElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringCommunicationTechnical PresentationsIndustrial Control SystemsSensorsAutomationRoboticsInstrumentationMotion ControlMotor SelectionEncodersElectronic PackagingSEMI StandardsProject ManagementPrototypingTroubleshootingMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or MS5+ Years Capital Equipment ExperienceMS With 3 Years ExperienceUp to 10% Travel

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Apply now Mechanical Design Engineer - Engineer-To-Order, Motion Systems (PSP) Location: US - PA - Horsham Requisition ID: 19980 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: 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. This is a key member of the Engineered to Order (ETO) team.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. Responsibilities: 1. Design and configure new wet processing chambers for ETO single wafer processing tools 2. Develop subassemblies and components for use in aggressive wet processing environments 3. Provide mechanical engineering expertise, while focusing on design quality, reliability, effective cost, and ease of manufacturing 4. 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 5. Define mechanical design specifications based on customer requirements and company capabilities 6. Ensure that manufacturing processes are compliant withstandard design practices and safety codes; ensure appropriate tests are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner 7. Prepare presentations and present design concepts, ideas, and test results to internal and external customers 8. Provide expertise in mechanical engineering while participating in design reviews 9. Support procurement efforts in correlation with overall project deadlines 10. Provide "hands on" assistance and support to the manufacturing team 11. Develop test plans and design of experiments and is directly involved in prototype development and testing 12. Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process 13. Support Program Management with project flow through the Product Life Cycle (PLC) Phase gates. 14. Understand and adhere to various industry standards **Qualifications:**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. MS degree preferred. Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD 2D/3D CAD systems is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment as part of a multi-disciplinary team, able t take initiative, own full projects, and/or lead a small project team 2. Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD systems is required 3. Experience with Finite element analysis, both structural and thermal 4. Experience with SAP, or similar PLM system is required 5. General knowledge of electrical and software engineeringdisciplines 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including specification development; ability to make technical presentations and interface with all levels of management, suppliers, and customers 7. Knowledge of industrial control systems, sensors, automation, robotics, instrumentation, motion control, motor selection, encoders, electronic packaging, SEMI regulatory standards is a plus 8. Project management experience is a plus 9. Must be hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting 10. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite 11. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as-needed basis Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $93,000-$135,000, 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 [email protected] . Other benefits include: 1. Medical, Dental, and ... For full info follow application link. Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 770 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$93–135K/yr
  • US median$104–158K/yr485 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $114K, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Design Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 770 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Mechanical Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (651 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 473 of the 770 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.