Optics Coater 1 - 3rd Shift

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision included

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an Optical Coater in Irvine, CA to join the operations team. You will perform coating operations on parts, materials, and components, and document results under the guidance of the Operations and Manufacturing Manager.

The role requires attention to procedures and accurate measurement reporting. You will inspect coated materials, coordinate handling, and contribute to process improvements for coating and inspection.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years of related experience.
• Experience using inspection tools and devices such as calipers, micrometers, microscope, height gauges, UV/VIS, Ellipsometer, Scratch dig standards, etc.
• Experience performing per-coat/post coat inspection, cleaning, handling, and packaging optics.
• Knowledge of coating and vacuum systems, thin film deposition tools.

Responsibilities

• Performing coating operations of incoming parts, materials, components, and document results.
• Coordinating the collection and disposition of coated material.
• Determining or assisting in determining methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for coating/inspection.
• Working from written procedures, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Performing inspection/spectroscopy measurements where necessary.

Skills

Optics coating

Inspection skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscope

Height gauges

UV/VIS

Ellipsometer

Scratch dig standards

Vacuum systems

Thin film deposition tools

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As an Optical Coater at MKS, you will partner with the engineering and cleaning team to perform coating operations on parts, materials, and components, while documenting results. In this role, you will report to the Operations and Manufacturing Manager.

Make an Impact By

• Performing coating operations of incoming parts, materials, components, and document results.
• Coordinating the collection and disposition of coated material.
• Determining or assisting in determining methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for coating/inspection.
• Working from written procedures, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Performing inspection/spectroscopy measurements where necessary.

Skills You Bring

• Completion of high school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent is preferred
• Two or more years of related experience.
• Experience using inspection tools and devices such as calipers, micrometers, microscope, height gauges, UV/VIS, Ellipsometer, Scratch dig standards, etc.
• Experience performing per-coat/post coat inspection, cleaning, handling, and packaging optics.
• Knowledge of coating and vacuum systems, thin film deposition tools.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 35 lbs.
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at, and above shoulder level.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $16.70 - 27.83 USD Hourly. 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, 12 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.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.

Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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 Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.