Technical Content Specialist - Photonics

About the role

A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Technical Content Specialist - Photonics at MKS, you will collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Corporate Marketing to create high-quality, technically accurate content that showcases our photonics solutions and supports customer understanding. You will be responsible for developing engaging technical materials that help communicate the value, performance, and applications of our products.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, accurate, and compelling technical content such as application notes, product descriptions, white papers, technical guides, and educational resources.
• Partner with engineers, scientists, and product managers to gather technical insights and translate them into customer-focused messaging.
• Support content needs for product launches, marketing campaigns, and lifecycle materials across multiple channels.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, technical accuracy, and regulatory or compliance guidelines.
• Maintain content libraries and documentation processes for version control, consistency, and cross-functional accessibility.
• Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to support multimedia content such as diagrams, videos, and animations.
• Use analytics and stakeholder feedback to refine and improve content effectiveness over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in technical writing, content development, or technical marketing within photonics, optics, lasers, or other high-technology sectors.
• Strong ability to convert complex technical information into clear, engaging content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with technical subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with content management systems, digital marketing tools, and basic analytics platforms.
• Excellent written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Photonics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience working with photonics systems, optics setups, lasers, or related instrumentation.
• Familiarity with visual content development (diagrams, schematics, or basic multimedia editing).
• Experience supporting product launches or global marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of SEO and digital content best practices.
• Strong organizational and project-tracking skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in technical writing, content development, or technical marketing within photonics, optics, lasers, or other high-technology sectors.
• Strong ability to convert complex technical information into clear, engaging content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with technical subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with content management systems, digital marketing tools, and basic analytics platforms.
• Excellent written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

This position offers flexibility to work 3 days per week onsite and 2 days from your home office. 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: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
• 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, 11 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.].

EEO Statement: MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.