Principal Optical Systems Engineer

A Day in Your Life

MKS Systems Irvine is growing rapidly, focusing on the development and fabrication of cutting-edge, high-precision optics, opto-mechanical assemblies, and systems. As a Principal Optical Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in planning, conceptualizing, designing, testing, and documenting complex, high-precision opto-mechanical and electro-optical products.

Responsibilities

• Perform product development activities that could include new or modified designs for new or existing products and document changes of opto-mechanical, electro-optical, or electro-mechanical modules, systems, and instruments from concept to production release
• Interpret requirements from customer input and utilize industry best-known methods
• Participate in feasibility studies and develop cost estimates for systems, testing, development labor, etc.
• Develop and execute product verification tests
• Troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems
• Work cross-functionally with Project Managers, Optical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and with Reliability and Manufacturing teams to ensure successfully achieving project objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent, Master's or PhD preferred
• 8+ years experience developing Optical Systems
• Experience in developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation
• Hands-on experience in assembling, aligning, and testing optical and electronics systems (component to system-level)
• A deep understanding of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and metrology

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment
• Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as well as cleanroom garb is required
• Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment
• Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment

Skills

• Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment
• Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment
• Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment

Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $175,000 - $195,000 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 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

Pay

$175,000 - $195,000 per year

Schedule

Office and laboratory work is required, with regular work in a cleanroom environment. Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as well as cleanroom garb is required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Office and laboratory work is required, with regular work in a cleanroom environment. Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as well as cleanroom garb is required. Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment. Noise level in the laboratory environment can temporarily be elevated, but does not typically require PPE.

Travel

Up to 5-15% Travel is required, including international travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $175,000 - $195,000 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.