Program Manager

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 Overview: The Engineering Program Manager will work on and manage complex wafer processing equipment involving vacuum process equipment technologies used in the manufacturing of semiconductor components. Working with members of the Engineering team and across the organization, you will be responsible for management of day‑to‑day program tasks and related engineering projects.

The Program Manager will work on various tasks such as program planning, updating project task list, monitoring ECO’s to ensure timely releases, monitoring Costed BOM, Scheduling, and Product Life Cycle (PLC) deliverables. This position will require strong interpersonal and communication skills and coordination with personnel from multiple functional areas, including, Technology, Engineering, Technical Support, Field Service, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities:

• Management of the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing of New Product Development projects
• Support project life cycle (PLC) development
• Manage continuous improvement projects (CIP)
• Manage project cost targets and engineering project budgets
• Coordinate with cross‑functional leaders to develop project resource plan.
• Drive the development, execution, and completion of complex projects.
• Working and supporting other Program Managers, reporting to the Engineering PMO
• Interface to functional teams, such as Marketing, Technical Support and Field service teams

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics preferred), with minimum 5 years managing complex projects which require interaction and cooperation with multiple disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Software Engineers).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with complex equipment or systems, which include electro‑mechanical components (motors, vacuum pumps), robotics, heaters, power supplies, PLC and PC controls and complex instrumentation.
• A valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Previous capital equipment design experience, preferably in the area semiconductor, vacuum equipment, or other similar high tech, large‑scale automated equipment.
• Ability to analyze, model and solve interdisciplinary system problems.
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• AutoCAD, Solid Works experience preferred.
• SAP or ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong project management and time management skills, together with the ability to multitask at the project and task level.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to adapt to environments, multiple roles and interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong ability to interface cross‑functional teams, including executive management.
• Management experience preferred.

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 – $145,000, 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 Other benefits…