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Mechanical Design Engineer - Motion Systems (PSP)

Veeco Instruments Inc.

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Compensation
$75–110K/yr
Location
Horsham, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

This Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop complex wafer-processing equipment using wet-processing technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. The role spans translating customer specifications into design requirements, product development, realization, and customer acceptance. The engineer will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, produce design drawings and bills of materials, and ensure compliance with company processes and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical DesignSolidWorksAutoCADPlumbing System DesignIndustrial Control SystemsSensorsAutomationRoboticsInstrumentationMotion ControlMotor SelectionEncodersElectronic PackagingSEMI StandardsElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringCleanroom Equipment DesignP&ID InterpretationFinite Element AnalysisSAPSAP ECTRCommunicationTechnical PresentationsPrototypingTroubleshootingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Teams

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or MS in Mechanical Engineering2 Years of ExperienceCapital Equipment Design ExperienceAbility to Travel Up to 10%

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Apply now Mechanical Design Engineer - Motion Systems (PSP) Location: US - PA - Horsham Requisition ID: 19992 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: This Mechanical Engineer position, 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 semiconductor components. This person will be involved in all phases of the process, from turning customer specifications into design requirements, development of the product, through successful product realization and customer acceptance. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with other members of the Engineering team and Manufacturing Operations. Additionally, this person will have responsibility for producing design drawings and Bill of Materials, ensuring compliance with Veeco's processes and procedures. Responsibilities: 1. Mechanical design of the equipment, subassemblies, and components, per design specifications, based on customer requirements and company capabilities, with a focus on design quality, reliability, effective cost, and ease of manufacturing 2. Perform analytical studies and theoretical calculations, requiring a variety of engineering knowledge, including analysis of vacuum vessels, heat transfer, material structural analysis, static and dynamic, fluids, motion mechanisms 3. Prepare and present mechanical designs at peer reviews and cross-function design reviews 4. Support mechanical material procurement efforts correlated with overall project deadlines 5. Develop test plans and design of experiments and have direct involvement in prototype development and testing 6. Create and release engineering documentation through the ECO process, using Veeco standards and procedures; generate and modify Bill of Materials 7. Interface with operations and electrical, process and software engineering 8. Communicate and give direction to manufacturing personnel during the build process 9. Continually develop design standards to increase the efficiency of the design and build processes 10. Produce clear and accurate documentation in a timely manner 11. Understand and adhere to various industry standards Qualifications: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience or an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. Experience designing capital equipment assemblies, subassemblies or components is 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, dynamic environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team, able to take initiative, own full projects, and/or lead a small project team 2. Familiarity with plumbing system design using standard and custom components used in high purity gas and wet chemical processing eq ipment (valves, fittings, etc.) is preferred 3. Knowledge of industrial control systems, sensors, automation, robotics, instrumentation, motion control, motor selection, encoders, electronic packaging, SEMI regulatory standards is a plus 4. General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines 5. Experience in designing equipment used in a cleanroom environment is a plus 6. Ability to read, understand, and/or create Plumbing & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) a plus. 7. Finite element analysis experience, structural and thermal/fluid, is a plus 8. Experience with SAP, or similar PLM system, preferred; SAP ECTR experience a plus 9. Effective communication skills, written and verbal; ability to make technical presentations 10. Hands-on with devices, prototyping, and troubleshooting is required 11. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (including Teams). 12. Ability to travel (up to 10%) to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as needed basis. Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $75,000-$110,000, 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 Vision 2. 401(k) with Company ... 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 708 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–110K/yr
  • US median$104–158K/yr442 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Design Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 708 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 2 years of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 599 postings).
Education
458 of the 708 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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.

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