Sr. Electrical Engineer (Spector)

About Veeco
You 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’s ion beam etch and deposition platforms sit at the center of some of the most demanding wafer processing challenges in advanced packaging, compound semiconductors, and next‑generation logic and memory devices. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will own the electrical architecture of complex vacuum process equipment—systems where power delivery, motion control, safety, and reliability directly impact customer yield and uptime. Your work translates customer and process requirements into robust, manufacturable electrical designs that scale from prototype through high‑volume production. The decisions you make directly shape the performance, serviceability, and regulatory readiness of Veeco’s ion beam and physical vapor deposition platforms used by leading device manufacturers worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the electrical architecture and detailed design of complex vacuum process equipment from concept through manufacturing release.
• Convert customer, product, and regulatory requirements into clear electrical specifications that balance performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability.
• Design and release electrical schematics, assemblies, layouts, and documentation integrating power supplies, motion systems, robotics, sensors, and control hardware.
• Resolve advanced electrical and system‑level issues through structured root‑cause analysis across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems.
• Set technical direction during design reviews and mentor junior engineers, raising overall design quality and consistency.
• Partner with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Service teams to ensure seamless system integration, build, and installation.
• Plan and execute electrical tests and design‑of‑experiments, translating data into actionable engineering recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of capital equipment design experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Proven ownership of electrical design for complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Professional experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or a comparable electrical CAD platform
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced expertise in analog and digital circuit design, including schematic development, testing, and formal release.
• Hands‑on ability to debug electrical issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and component‑level analysis.
• Experience integrating power supplies, motion controllers, PLCs, and electrical interfaces into larger platforms.
• Working knowledge of vacuum equipment, robotics, and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with CE, UL, TUV, and RoHS requirements and design‑for‑compliance practices.
• Skilled at distilling complex technical concepts into clear documentation and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working across disciplines and influencing decisions without direct authority.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $128,559.00—162,841.40, 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 recruiting@veeco.com.

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.

Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com.