Principal Mechanical Engineer

MKS Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Newport team, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design reviews and plan FEA analysis for high-precision opto-mechanical components in the semiconductor industry.

You will apply ANSYS, NX, and SolidWorks to design and document tooling, fixtures, and assemblies, mentor engineers, and deliver robust production tooling with limited travel (0–5%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 7+ years designing tooling, fixtures or systems with robust and repeatable precision mechanisms.
• 5+ years of FEA experience with iterative design feedback.
• Proficiency in ANSYS; familiarity with SolidWorks and NX.
• Experience with DFMEA and tolerance analysis for DFM/DFA.

Responsibilities

• Define, execute, and summarize STOP FEA analyses using ANSYS.
• Design and document mechanical systems using NX and SolidWorks.
• Conduct feasibility studies and tolerance/FEA testing.
• Lead multiple projects across product, production support, fabrication, coating, and testing of optics and assemblies.
• Mentor junior to senior engineers in analysis and design.
• Travel 0–5%.

Skills

FEA analysis

Mentoring engineers

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

NX CAD

PDM vault

SAP

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Newport / MKS Instruments, you will partner with Irvine Systems Engineering {Product Engineering, Test & Measurement, Project Management, and Product Marketing}, Systems Assembly, NPO {shaping and coating} to plan, conceptualize, design, document, lead design reviews, define, execute, and summarize FEA analysis including Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance and sensitivity, submit Engineering Change Orders, procure and test high precision opto-mechanical products, tooling and fixtures. You will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplined team supporting the design and documentation of new and existing products for the semiconductor fabrication industry, as well as deliver robust, repeatable fixturing and tooling used to manufacture high precision optics and optical assemblies. In this role, you will report to the Irvine Central Mechanical Engineering manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Utilizing ANSYS to define, execute, and summarize FEA analysis including Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) and sensitivity analysis.
• Utilizing NX and SolidWorks to analyze, design and document mechanical systems, equipment, fixturing, and packaging.
• Conducting feasibility studies and testing new and modified designs including RSS Tolerance analysis and FEA.
• Manage multiple projects supporting different areas of design such as product and production support, fabrication, cleaning, coating, and testing of optics and opto-mechanical assemblies in a high paced production environment.
• Reverse engineer, model, document, procure and assemble production equipment and tooling.
• Lead assigned tasks through the entire process of defining deliverables to implementation.
• May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype.
• Travel Requirements: 0-5% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
• 7 or more years of related experience in the design of tooling, fixtures and/or systems incorporating robust and repeatable precision mechanisms.
• 5 or more years of related experience in FEA analysis with iterative design feedback.
• Competent with ANSYS FEA software as a design analysis tool.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication methods including CNC, lathe, and EDM required.
• Competent with all aspects of both SolidWorks and NX CAD software as design and documentation tools.
• Ability to perform tolerance analysis to verify fit and function of designs for DFM/DFA.
• Able to mentor Junior to senior level engineers with engineering analysis, mechanical design, and project deliverables.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Laser systems and precision optical components in a production environment is a plus.
• Understanding of optical design and software such as ZEMAX is a plus.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM vault, Agile, and SAP would be a plus.
• A balance of engineering analytical skills {statics, vibration, material selection, kinematic mounting, combined with hands-on experiences and a proven track record of bringing multiple metrology tools in production environment.
• Familiarity with motion control, optical power generation, and detection instrumentation is a plus.
• MS degree or equivalent advanced training is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, technical writing skills, project management skills and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success developing products in cross-functional environments.
• Experience with complex high-precision opt-mechanical components.
• Strong experience in DFMEA; must be able to identify and assess risk as well provide mitigations as needed.

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: $130,000 to $200,000 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, 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.