Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Veeco has an opening in Plainview, NY, for a Senior Manager, ETO (Engineer-To-Order). This role leads a cross-functional team of engineers in the design and development of complex wafer processing equipment involving ion beam etch, ion beam deposition, and chemical/physical vapor deposition technologies. The Senior Manager, ETO, is responsible for leading a team comprised of internal cross-discipline groups, as well as external contracted resources, involved in design projects that have near-term revenue impact. The person in this role will have hands-on involvement in Engineering design activities and will touch all phases of the process, from establishing design requirements from customer specifications, through development of the product, and to successful manufacturing support and customer acceptance. This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for multiple, concurrent development programs whose deliverables are expected to meet schedule and quality standards. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, and will coordinate with other cross-functional groups, including Operations, Marketing, Technology, Technical Product Support and Supply Chain.