Spectra-Physics, Ophir, Newport and ESI are brands within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division. We provide a full range of solutions including lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications, laser and LED measurement, beam profiling, precision motion control, optical tables and vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, and systems for flexible PCB laser processing, high-speed MLCC testing, and CO2-laser-based systems HDI PCB and IC substrate manufacturing. MKS Photonics Solutions enhance our customers' capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets.

We are looking for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer who will support Research & Development related to optical fabrication and peripheral processes with particular interest in correlation system performance down to component level.

Principal Responsibilities

• Leads in the development and implementation of new process and/or projects as related to optimizing component requirements to assembly performance for optical systems
• Communicaton with customers to align system and component specification
• Trouble-shoot issues with system integration
• Provides sustaining engineering support to Production and continuously make efforts to improve the current process for cost efficiency and time reduction within Manufacturing

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields required; graduate degree preferred
• 8 years of experience/knowledge of general requirements related to optical design, fabrication, and assembly
• Strong math background preferred; experience with computational modeling and matrix manipulation, a plus
• Optical component specifications/tolerancing and general optical fabrication knowledge desired
• Solid knowledge of optics theory (geometrical, physical) preferred but not required

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: $97,300 to 180,700 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 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, 11paid 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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