Senior Mechanical Engineer

MKS Instruments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MKS Instruments as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you will tackle design challenges in optomechanical systems and collaborate with R&D teams. You will be responsible for end-to-end product design and analysis, ensuring seamless integration and efficient manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multidisciplinary design projects.
• Experience in precision optomechanics and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Ability to develop solutions in optomechanical packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze optomechanical systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing on designs.
• Identify root causes of field failures and propose design solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineering in the Optomechanical Components Group, you will join our Engineering team to solve design challenges and work cross-functionally to bring new generations of opto-mechanical solutions to our customers. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of R&D Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Designing and analyzing optomechanical systems, equipment and packaging

• Conducting feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs

• Participate in the product design process, with responsibility for the mechanical design, development and release

• Help identify the root cause of field failures and develop design solutions to improve future product generations

• Perform analysis as needed to assure design performance, including thermal and mechanical FEA, CFD modeling, and tolerance studies

• Be the team champion for simple, elegant product designs that are efficient to manufacture and meet customer needs

Skills You Bring:

• BS (MS or higher preferred) in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of highly relevant experience

• Background in multidisciplinary design projects, with focus on precision optomechanics, assembly integration and cost-effective manufacturing

• Solid analytical skills with a demonstrated track record of solving challenging problems using a variety of tools and techniques including thermal and mechanical simulation, preferably with ANSYS or NASTRAN

• Ability to think creatively to develop solutions around optomechanical packaging, thermal management, and precision opto-mechanical assembly design

• Experience taking at least one product from concept through post-release production

• Advanced CAD skills, with SolidWorks experience preferred

• Experience with environmental testing strongly desired

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: $100,000-130,000 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.

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