Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering support for optical fabrication. The role involves process improvement, cost reduction through statistical tools, and collaboration with technicians to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree and have experience in optics and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

15 paid vacation days

11 paid holidays

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in product manufacturing, optics preferred.
• Experience with optical metrology using Zygo Interferometers preferred.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reduce product performance dependency on technician skills.
• Implement statistical process control tools and analyze results.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry

Tools

Optical Metrology Equipment

SPC tools

CAD/CAM software (G-Code)

Programming languages

Job description

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We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to provide overall engineering support to optical fabrication, specifically lens manufacturing using various methods. You will have opportunities to provide independent review of processes, lead improvement efforts and drive process improvements to closure. In addition, an important aspect of your role will be to interact with technicians to provide sound technical guidance.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Reduce product performance dependency on technician skills by continuously improving documentation, processes, tools and test equipment. Maintain/implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize resources.
• Decrease cost of poor quality by implementing statistical process control (SPC) tools and monitoring and analyzing the results regularly. When possible, automate data acquisition and reporting by writing computer programs.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, reviews and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaborating and cohesion of designs to manufacturing processes and metrology/test as part of the NPI process.
• Apply lessons-learned and develop standardized design and process criteria across all product lines.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields
• 2+ years’ experience in product manufacturing, optics preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Experience with optical metrology using Zygo Interferometers and other metrology equipment preferred
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, CAD/CAM software(G-Code), and programming languages preferred
• Familiarity with LEAN principles preferred
  
  

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $60,200 to 111,800 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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