Staff Electrical Engineer
US - CA - San Jose
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 Laser Annealing and Advanced Packaging Systems require robust electrical architectures that integrate power, controls, safety, and system interconnects into reliable semiconductor manufacturing equipment. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will own system-level electrical design decisions from concept through production release, improving equipment reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and customer performance. You will translate complex product requirements into integrated analog, digital, and alternating-current and direct-current power solutions while guiding cross-functional teams through verification and issue resolution. Your work will shape the electrical architecture, design practices, and technical direction of current and future Veeco platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Own electrical subsystem and system-level architectures for complex semiconductor capital equipment, translating customer and internal requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs.
• Lead detailed design and integration of analog, digital, mixed-signal, alternating-current and direct-current power, controls, printed circuit boards, cables, and cable harnesses.
• Define and verify industrial control-system interconnects, including EtherCAT-based architectures, to ensure dependable communication, power distribution, and equipment operation.
• Design safety interlocks and drive compliance reviews against applicable Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International, Underwriters Laboratories, European Conformity, and related product-safety requirements.
• Direct hands-on verification, calibration, and root-cause investigations, using test data to resolve complex manufacturing, laboratory, and field issues.
• Guide product development planning by defining technical scope, risks, tasks, effort, and cost for new features and equipment platforms.
• Deliver complete production-release documentation, including schematics, drawings, reports, test results, calibration methods, and design-review materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience designing electrical or electronic systems for industrial products or complex capital equipment.
- Experience developing analog, digital, mixed-signal, and alternating-current and direct-current power systems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Develop and maintain electrical design documentation using CAD tools, including schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, interconnects, cables, and harness assemblies.
- Working knowledge of EtherCAT or comparable industrial communication and control networks.
- Deep understanding of electrical signal, power, grounding, control, and safety distribution in large industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International S2 and S8, voltage-sag immunity requirements, European Conformity requirements, Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements, and related regulatory standards.
- Proficiency with OrCAD, Altium Designer, AutoCAD, or comparable electrical design tools; familiarity with PADS is beneficial.
- Skilled at converting test results and complex technical tradeoffs into clear recommendations for engineering, manufacturing, program, and service stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions across research and development, manufacturing, and field teams while managing multiple priorities.
- Apply electrical safety, regulatory, and compliance standards throughout equipment design, development, testing, and product release activities.
- Develop and maintain electrical design documentation using CAD tools, including schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, interconnects, cables, and harness assemblies
Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $180,551.00 - $228,697.00, 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
- 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.
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto