Director of Advanced Development – Plasma & Controls

MKS Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Job summary

MKS Inc. seeks a Director of Advanced Development to lead the Plasma, Reactive Gas, and Controls technology portfolio.

You will set direction, align resources, and mentor scientists and engineers across global teams to deliver breakthrough technologies and transition them to product programs. Reporting to the VP, you will drive multi-year roadmaps, manage budgets, cultivate partnerships, and strengthen the IP portfolio.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Lead advanced development programs from concept to commercialization.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.
• Drive technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
• Manage advanced development budgets and investments.

Skills

Program management

Technology leadership

Roadmapping

Budget management

Executive communication

Team building

Patent strategy

AI-enabled tooling

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Engineering/Materials/Physics/Chemistry/Applied Science

Tools

AI tools

Patent landscape tools

Job description

MKS Inc. seeks a Director of Advanced Development to lead the Plasma, Reactive Gas, and Controls technology portfolio.

You will set direction, align resources, and mentor scientists and engineers across global teams to deliver breakthrough technologies and transition them to product programs. Reporting to the VP, you will drive multi-year roadmaps, manage budgets, cultivate partnerships, and strengthen the IP portfolio.