Senior Director, Engineering - Irvine - MKS Instruments, Inc.

    MKS Instruments, Inc.
    MKS Instruments, Inc. Irvine

    4 days ago

    $230,000 - $260,000 (USD) per year
    Description



    A Day in Your Life at MKS:*You Will Make an

    Impact By:

    Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of measurement systems and test software solutions to automate the alignment, attachment, and test of precision optical components, optomechanical assemblies and laser systems Develop and execute a multidisciplinary Test and Measurement Engineering (TME) strategy.

    Set objectives, guide initiatives, and build a premier TME team Own the Measurement System Analysis methodology:

    align TME strategies with product design, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, reliability engineering, and customer needs and strategies Empower a subject matter expert team to ensure comprehensive understanding of optomechanical precision and accuracy throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate with different teams to estimate project and product costs.

    This includes calculating the resources (equipment, materials, people) and labor needed for development, assembly, alignment, and testing.

    Optimize the return on investment considering the first pass yield and scrap rates when selecting test and measurement strategies    Preferred Skills:

    Familiar with computer interfacing instruments and hardware communication protocols and test automation Excellent understanding of extreme precision optical and mechanical drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, uncertainty budgets and ways to control them Execution of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and, more generally, six-sigma principlesThe Director of Test and Measurement Engineering (TME) will play a critical role in driving the TME strategy for the business to grow and deliver world-class engineering solutions in opto-mechanical products and test software solutions. This position requires a skilled ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Leveraging deep expertise in precision and accuracy of measurements, test automation and process optimization for high-precision, complex optomechanical assemblies, you will develop and implement objectives to continuously improve resolutions and accuracies of measurements, while optimizing resources, in an environment with greater and greater product complexity.
    This is an onsite role based at our Irvine, California facility. In this role, you will report to the General Manager.

    Skills You Bring:


    A bachelor's degree in STEM related discipline (advanced degree preferred), with a minimum of 10 years' experience in an engineering leadership role in optics, optomechanical, lasers, fiber optics, photonics, or related fieldA proven ability to solve problems utilizing a balance of analytical and technical skills. Excellent project and resource management capabilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting technical information up and down in the organization.

    Must be able to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understandEffective and thorough knowledge of product development and quality improvement tools (for example:
    PDP, FMEA, DfX, Poke-yoke, 8D)Ability to inspire a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, quality and accountability.

    Develop and mentor engineers and managersWe 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:
    $230,000 to $260,000 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.

    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.

    #LI-EK1Travel Requirements:

    Up to 20% Travel is required, including international travelMKS 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.
    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 Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.
    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.
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