Principal Optical Manufacturing Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer in MKS Irvine Development Group you will partner with Operations and the wider Engineering team to develop manufacturing and metrology methods for fabricating cutting-edge this role you will report to the Senior Manager of the Development Group.

You Will Make an Impact By:
Developing implementing and maintaining methods operation sequences and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of optics machined ceramic and glass components and internal test stands
Interfacing with the operations team in coordinating the release of new products
Estimate the manufacturing cost determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
Lead brainstorming sessions reviews and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaboration and cohesion of designs as part of the NPI process
Apply lessons learned and develop standardized design and process criteria across all product lines
Travel Requirements: Up to 5 % of Travel is required

Skills You Bring:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics Material Science Chemistry or a related field required; Masters Degree preferred
5 years of related experience optics fabrication and/or metrology development preferred

Strong analytical communication and organizational skills

Preferred Skills:
Metrology experience with complex Fizeau interferometer setups is strongly preferred
Hands-on optical test experience is preferred
ZeMax Python and/or Matlab fluency is a plus

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: $115000 to $180000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate 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 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 12 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..

MKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

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