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MKS Instruments Inc Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Irvine, California

A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Photonic Solutions Division at MKS, you will provide overall engineering support to optical fabrication, specifically lens manufacturing using various deterministic methods. In addition, provide independent review of processes, lead improvements efforts, and drive closure to process improvements. Interaction with technicians to provide sound technical guidance will be important. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By: (Responsibilities)

  • Perform CNC Polishing/Grinding

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in a production AND clean room environment: develop, evaluate, improve and monitor manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards

  • Implement statistical process control tools and monitoring and analyzing the results

  • Conduct cross functional reviews to ensure collaboration and cohesive manufacturing and measurement processes for new designs

  • Perform conventional Grind/Polish process management

  • Manage CNC Machining, Diamond Turning, MRF/IBF process

Skills You Bring: (Required Skills)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering, or equivalent direct experience

  • 5+ years of job-related work experience

  • Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills

  • Experience creating manufacturing methods and procedures

  • Manufacturing quality (SPC, xFMEA, 8D)

Preferred Skills:

  • Enjoys working with complex and high quality component fabrication

  • Optical assembly and opto-mechanical knowledge

  • Clean room experience

  • Existing knowledge of optical coatings

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $78,400 to 1145,600 per year. This range is a good faith esti mate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of 10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.

MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview (https://www.mks.com/mam/celum/celum_assets/resources/MKSProductOverview-DS.pdf)

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