Senior Process Development Engineer

MKS Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 123,304 - 171,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Percentage Plan

RRSP Matching Program

Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision

Global Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Recognition Awards

Additional Flex Day Off

Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Richmond, Canada. You will lead the mechanical design of cutting-edge optical sensor technologies and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. The position requires a degree in engineering with at least 5 years of experience, particularly with SolidWorks and data analysis. Benefits include healthcare, RRSP matching, and a bonus plan. The salary range is $90,000 - $125,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience in designing and fabricating complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform tolerance analysis for design verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of optical sensors and test fixtures.
• Conduct thermal and mechanical simulations for new sensor development.
• Work cross-functionally with teams to innovate products.

Skills

Mechanical design and engineering

SolidWorks CAD software proficiency

Data analysis

Prototype to manufacturing experience

Communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

JMP

Minitab

Ansys

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Inc., you play a key role in the design, development and delivery of cutting‑edge optical sensor solutions required for advanced semiconductor fabrication. In this role, you will work in the Advanced Development group and report to the Principal Optical Architect.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Leading the mechanical design of advanced optical sensor technology platforms and test fixtures.
• Designing, building, testing, and documenting mechanical designs and test results.
• Performing thermal and mechanical simulations for the development of new optical sensors and characterization equipment.
• Working cross‑functionally with other team members to correlate optical characteristics/performance with physical and thermal characteristics to drive understanding and development of next generation temperature and position sensors.
• Conducting feasibility studies by RSS tolerance analysis and FEA for new products and test fixtures.
• Applying tools such as FMEA to ensure both manufacturability and reliability post release.
• Leading projects through the entire process from defining requirements to implementation.
• Identifying and communicating with component suppliers and internal supply chain to source components.
• Interacting with a multi‑disciplinary team to innovate novel solutions for products.
• Using statistical analysis software to analyze data and draw data‑based conclusions.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or other related fields) with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience in designing, fabricating, and building complex mechanical systems.
• High competency with all aspects of SolidWorks CAD software as a design and documentation tool.
• Ability to perform tolerance analysis to verify fitness, and functionality of designs.
• Experience taking product prototypes from conception to manufacturing.
• Experience with data analysis and statistics; experience with MATLAB, JMP or Minitab desirable.
• A desire to learn and grow in a proactive, collaborative multi‑disciplined environment.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to details.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with optical systems and/or sensors.
• Experience with process development of manufacturing complex mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with control systems is a plus.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or Beckhoff PLC programming is a plus.
• Experience with thermo‑mechanical simulation using Ansys or SolidWorks is a plus.
• P. Eng. or eligible for P. Eng.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, fumes, strong magnets, confined spaces, lasers, microwaves, and vacuum/pressure systems.
• Flexible and willing to work in very fast‑paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.
• Excellent time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines.

Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.

Benefits:

• Bonus Percentage Plan
• RRSP Matching Program
• Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Medical Travel Insurance
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Recognition Awards
• Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance
• Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement

Compensation:

Salary Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 per year. This range is a reasonable expectation of pay for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience, education, training, operational and business needs and other considerations.