Product Line Manager, Inspection and Metrology

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Business, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in technical marketing, business development, product management, applications engineering, or a related technical-commercial role
• Experience in semiconductor, optics/photonics, advanced manufacturing, or other high-technology industries preferred
• Strong ability to connect technical concepts to customer value and business outcomes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to evaluate opportunities from both technical and commercial perspectives

Preferred Skills

• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or subsystems
• Background in optics, photonics, lasers, imaging, or precision engineering
• Experience with RFQs, proposal development, and customer roadmap alignment
• Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) or early-stage development programs
• Experience supporting strategic accounts or complex technical sales cycles

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to work in office, lab, and customer environments
• Occasional travel required (domestic and/or international)
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
• May require participation in on-site customer meetings and technical reviews

Pay and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $120,000 to $145,000 per year.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

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.].