Director Engineering Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

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 is scaling the ion beam deposition platform to meet rapidly growing demand from manufacturers building the optical infrastructure that powers next-generation artificial intelligence data centers. As Senior Director, Engineering - Advanced Deposition Systems, you will lead the engineering organization responsible for translating customer demand, product strategy, and manufacturing requirements into reliable, production-ready semiconductor equipment. Your decisions directly influence engineering capacity, product quality, customer satisfaction, and the speed at which Veeco can deliver critical systems to the market. You will unify Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering teams around a common execution model while driving multiple product development, customer customization, qualification, and production initiatives simultaneously. This is an opportunity to shape both the future of the platform and the engineering organization required to scale it successfully.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set the engineering execution strategy for the platform and align resources with product roadmap priorities and manufacturing growth objectives.
• Lead Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering organizations through requirements, architecture, design, validation, production release, and field support.
• Deliver multiple concurrent development and customer programs that meet schedule, quality, cost, reliability, and customer performance commitments.
• Establish engineering operating mechanisms, metrics, and governance processes that improve predictability, accountability, and execution speed.
• Drive system-level decisions that balance technical performance, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and long-term product reliability.
• Partner with Operations, Product Management, Technology, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to ensure seamless transition from concept through production and field deployment.
• Build and develop engineering leadership talent capable of sustaining long-term product growth and organizational scale.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and 15+ years of engineering experience developing complex capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, vacuum systems, photonics equipment, or other highly engineered products is required. 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering managers or multi-disciplinary engineering organizations is a must.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience leading products through development, qualification, production release, and customer deployment.
• Experience managing engineering organizations with responsibility for budget, staffing, execution, and business outcomes consistent with Senior Director-level scope.
• Deep system-level understanding of complex electro-mechanical products and the interfaces between hardware, controls, software, and process performance.
• Skilled at converting customer and market requirements into executable engineering plans with clear milestones, risks, and resource requirements.
• Experience with semiconductor processing equipment, vacuum systems, thin-film deposition technologies, ion beam technologies, photonics manufacturing equipment, or optical coating systems.
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturability, engineering change management, configuration control, and production transfer processes.
• Able to influence executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners through data-driven decision making and clear technical communication.
• Skilled at building leadership capability, succession depth, and high-performing engineering cultures.
• Comfortable operating in environments where product growth, customer commitments, and operational scale must advance simultaneously.

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Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $236,000-$300,000, 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 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.