Engineering Manager

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technical professionals, delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support business objectives.

You will provide technical leadership, people management, and strategic direction while partnering with global teams to execute initiatives and ensure project delivery with accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• 3+ years people management or technical team leadership experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and distributed teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technical professionals to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Partner with global engineering, operations, product management, and manufacturing to align priorities.
• Manage resource allocation, workload planning, and project schedules.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring operational excellence.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5+ years engineering experience

3+ years people management

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project management methodologies

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technical professionals to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, products, and services that support MKS business objectives. This role provides technical leadership, people management, project execution, and strategic direction while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Manager will partner closely with global engineering, operations, product management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business leaders to ensure successful execution of engineering initiatives and alignment with organizational priorities. The role is accountable for team performance, resource planning, employee development, project delivery, and operational excellence.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of engineers, technical specialists, and project contributors.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Manage resource allocation, workload planning, and project schedules.
• Support innovation, technology development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with global engineering teams to align priorities and execute strategic initiatives.
• Drive a sense of urgency and ownership in addressing customer and business needs.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with progressive technical and leadership responsibilities.
• 3+ years of people management or technical team leadership experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in semiconductor equipment
• Experience supporting global engineering organizations.
• Knowledge of product development, quality systems, and engineering lifecycle processes.
• Experience with project management methodologies and business process improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment and occasionally lift and move electronic equipment or test fixtures up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in office and engineering laboratory environments.
• Regular use of electronic test equipment and prototype hardware for product development, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview