Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer

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We are looking for an exceptional Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to provide overall engineering support to optical fabrication specifically lens manufacturing using various methods. You will provide independent review of processes lead improvement efforts and drive process improvements to addition an important aspect of your role will be to interact with technicians to provide sound technical guidance. What you will do:

• Maximize performance efficiency in various areas of optical manufacturing
• Plan direct and coordinate manufacturing processes in a production and clean room environment: develop evaluate improve and monitor manufacturing methods
• Utilize your 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
• Conduct cross functional reviews to ensure collaboration and cohesive manufacturing and measurement processes for new designs

What will you bring to the team along with your passion for engineering is:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Optical Engineering or relevant technical degree
• Organizational analytical and communication skills
• 5 years of experience in optical fabrication
• Experience with optical metrology using Zygo Interferometers and other metrology equipment
• Experience with SPC FMEA CAD/CAM software(G-Code) and programming languages.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles

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: $95000 to $140000 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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