Product Line Manager - Optics & Lasers Systems

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Product Line Manager, you will be a key business leader and part of the Systems Irvine Business Unit whose product portfolio includes optical systems, light sources, sensors, lens assemblies, optics, coating and manufacturing services. You will be responsible for a line of products in the Inspection and Metrology segment including product strategy, roadmap, sales pipeline, and new market growth opportunities. Your priority and focus are with key customers and internal stakeholders to develop and lead strategies to maximize growth, profit, and customer satisfaction. In this exciting, fast paced role, you will report directly to the Director of Product Marketing in the Systems Irvine Business Unit.

You will make an impact by:

• “Owning” team, product, and product line business success
• Directs the development of company market requirements for MKS Inspection and Metrology market, including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing
• Drive the development of business plans, managing lifecycles, and product positioning in the marketplace
• Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans
• Conducts market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs
• Establishes pricing strategies
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, supply chain and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s)
• Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments
• Is the technical advisor for specific product(s) assigned
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical discipline preferred
• 5 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within a technology-driven environment
• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines, with background in optical systems, laser technologies, or inspection/metrology equipment
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle management
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and pricing strategy development
• Skilled at translating broad concepts and business goals into structured product plans
• Collaborative leader with a track record of working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to deliver results
• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines, with the confidence to engage both internal teams and key customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  
  

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for majority of the time
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average
  
  

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: $130,000 to $160,000 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, 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.