Product Marketing Manager

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Product Marketing Manager in Irvine, California, to lead the launch and growth of a new product segment. This strategic role focuses on maximizing growth and customer satisfaction, reporting directly to the Director of Product Marketing.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product management or marketing within a technology-driven environment, particularly in optical systems and laser technologies. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership.
• 3+ years experience in optical systems or laser technologies.
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of team, product, and product line business.
• Conduct market research and monitor competitive activity.
• Establish pricing strategies.

Skills

Product management

Product marketing

Optical systems

Laser technologies

Market research

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in science, engineering, or technical discipline

Job description

Overview

A Product Marketing Manager in the Systems Irvine Business Unit at MKS leads the launch and growth of a new product segment, encompassing optical systems, light sources, sensors, lens assemblies, optics, coating, and manufacturing services. The role is strategic, reporting directly to the Director of Product Marketing, and focuses on emerging customers and internal stakeholders to maximize growth, profit, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of team, product, and product line business.
• Direct development of market requirements for new markets, including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing.
• Drive business plans, manage lifecycles, and position products in the marketplace.
• Translate broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans.
• Conduct market research, monitor competitive activity, and identify customer needs.
• Establish pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s).
• Lead new product definition and business plans with joint departments.
• Serve as the technical advisor for specific assigned product(s).
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within a technology‑driven environment.
• 3+ years of experience in optical systems or laser technologies with the ability to act as a technical advisor.
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle management.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and pricing strategy development.
• Skilled at translating broad concepts and business goals into structured product plans.
• Collaborative leader with experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be able to communicate information and ideas clearly, exchange accurate information, operate in a professional office and/or laboratory manufacturing environment, and spend extended periods sitting, standing, or typing. Must be able to observe documents and details at close range and handle mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat safely. Noise level is usually average.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $110,000 to $160,000 per year. Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; 12 paid holidays; sick time; 15 paid vacation days; six weeks of fully paid parental leave; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; and participation in stock programs.

EEO Statement

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. MKS Inc. and its affiliates are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers. The company is committed to recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where it is registered to do business. It is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].