Systems Engineer

MKS Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

RRSP matching

Healthcare and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Recognition awards

Flex day off with spending allowance

Transit reimbursement

Job summary

Photon Control Inc. in Richmond, BC, part of the MKS family, seeks a Systems Engineer to join the Advanced Development Team.

You will lead integration of opto-mechanical subcomponents and define product requirements for cutting-edge optical sensor solutions used in semiconductor fabrication. The role emphasizes design, testing, and prototyping of sensor platforms, with collaboration across mechanical, optical, and electrical disciplines, and a strong emphasis on data-driven decisions under tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Design, optimize, and validate subcomponent integration.
• Proficient with SolidWorks CAD.
• Statistical data analysis experience (MATLAB/JMP/Minitab desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of opto-mechanical subcomponents for new products.
• Define requirements for new products and characterize them.
• Design and execute tests for optical sensor development.
• Design test equipment for evaluation of subcomponents and products.
• Support mechanical design and prototyping of sensor platforms and fixtures.
• Understand system issues and propose improvement plans.
• Analyze and present test results to project team.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Handle aggressive deadlines with agility and results-driven approach.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Statistics

Python

LabVIEW

Communication skills

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

JMP

Minitab

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Systems Engineer at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Instruments, 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 be part of the Advanced Development Team, reporting to the Principal Optical Architect.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Leading integration of opto-mechanical subcomponents of new products.
• Defining requirements for new products and new product characterization.
• Designing and executing tests to support leading-edge optical sensor development projects.
• Designing test equipment to evaluate subcomponents and fully built products.
• Supporting mechanical design and prototyping of opto-mechanical sensor technology platforms and test fixtures.
• Understanding multi-disciplinary system issues and providing improvement action plans.
• Analyzing, compiling, and presenting test results to the project team.
• Using statistical analysis software to analyze data and draw data-based conclusions.
• Handling aggressive deadlines with agility and results driven approach.

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or other engineering degrees from a related field).
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects and autonomously driving the identification and validation of project requirements, risks and solution pathways.
• Proven ability to design, optimize, and validate the integration of mechanical/optical/electrical subcomponents for complex systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software as a design and documentation tool.
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistics; experience with MATLAB, JMP or Minitab desirable.
• Flexible and willing to work in a very fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written) and a proven ability to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced multi-disciplined environment.
• A desire to learn and grow in a proactive, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability for detailed hands-on work.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-starter, and safety conscious.

Preferred Skills

• Experience assembling bench top optics.
• Knowledge of semiconductor process tooling is a plus.
• Proficiency with Python, LabView, or other equipment automation methods.

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 a very fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.
• Excellent time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines.

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: $80,000 - $105,000 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.