Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to tackle design challenges in optomechanical systems. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in product design, engage in engineering analysis, and support cross-functional collaboration, driving innovations for future product generations. This position requires strong analytical skills, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, with a desire for advanced education being advantageous.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design projects.
• Advanced CAD skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design optomechanical systems and conduct feasibility studies.
• Perform analysis to assure design performance.
• Identify root causes of failures to improve designs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Design Engineering

Thermal Management

Precision Optomechanics

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS or higher

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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