Applications Engineer

MKS Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS in Beaverton, Oregon, seeks an Applications Engineer in the Emerging Applications team to partner with Engineering, Business Development and Sales to advance the next generation of MKS’ laser machining systems. You will report to the Senior Manager of Emerging Applications and help define capabilities for new systems and product lines.

You will use DOE methods, perform broad metrology and analysis, and develop guides and documentation for communication between applications teams and MKS

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent with 2 years of related experience in industrial applications.
• Knowledge about laser-material interactions from optics/materials science perspective; experience with optics & scanning subsystems and/or UV and CO2 lasers is a plus.
• Comfortable with hands-on use of optics and optomechanics components.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic approach to cross-functional problem solving and communication.
• Background with Python, Matlab, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize design-of-experiments (DOE) methodology to prepare and perform applications work.
• Perform broad metrology and analysis techniques (optical, confocal microscopy, FIB-SEM, automated optical inspection).
• Analyze data with various statistical and image analysis software.
• Develop applications guides and best-known-method documentation for cross-site communication.
• Maintain and troubleshoot tools used throughout the course of the job.

Skills

Laser-material interaction knowledge

Hands-on optics & optomechanics

Cross-functional problem solving &- &-

Python/ MATLAB background

UV/CO2 laser/subsystems experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Applications Engineer in the Emerging Applications team at Electro-Scientific Industries, you will partner with Engineering, Business Development, and Sales colleagues to help develop the next generations of MKS’ industrial laser machining systems. In this role you will report to the Senior Manager of Emerging Applications. You will work to define the capabilities and limitations of new systems and product lines in collaboration with other highly motivated engineering and product marketing colleagues. You will also use these systems to provide applications solutions for key customers in high-volume manufacturing environments.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Applications Engineer in the Emerging Applications team at Electro-Scientific Industries, you will partner with Engineering, Business Development, and Sales colleagues to help develop the next generations of MKS’ industrial laser machining systems. In this role you will report to the Senior Manager of Emerging Applications. You will work to define the capabilities and limitations of new systems and product lines in collaboration with other highly motivated engineering and product marketing colleagues. You will also use these systems to provide applications solutions for key customers in high-volume manufacturing environments.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Utilizing design-of-experiments (DOE) methodology to prepare and perform applications work
• Performing broad metrology and analysis techniques, including but not limited to optical and confocal microscopy, focused ion beam milling and scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEM), and automated optical inspection tools
• Analyzing data with various statistical and image analysis software
• Developing applications guides and best-known-method documentation for communication between applications teams and MKS sites
• Maintaining and troubleshooting tools used throughout the course of your job

Skills You Bring:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience and 2 years of related experience in industrial applications, physics and/or engineering.
• Knowledge about laser-material interactions from the optics and/or materials science perspective; experience with optics & scanning subsystems and/or UV and CO2 lasers is a plus
• Comfortability with hands‑on use of optics and optomechanics components
• A self-motivated, enthusiastic approach to cross-functional problem solving and communication
• Background with Python, Matlab, or similar is a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machineryAbility to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

This position requires the ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice. Requires appropriate work authorization to freely enter and exit primarily Asia Pacific countries. Travel expected up to 20%.