Senior Thin Film Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental and视

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Thin Film Engineer to partner with Thin Film Engineering to develop, support, execute and maintain coating designs and processes.

You will optimize optical thin film deposition for ion beam sputtering, ion assist and electron beam coating, collaborating with design engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and characterize chambers, reducing downtime. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering and 3–5 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering.
• 3–5 years in a thin film manufacturing environment.
• Correlating thin film performance with deposition chamber hardware and processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and optimize optical thin film deposition processes for ion beam sputtering, ion assist and electron beam coating.
• Collaborate with design engineers and technicians to resolve technical issues and troubleshoot coating processes.
• Characterize equipment and processes; work with team to reduce downtime and improve quality and cost.
• Support documentation, training and formalizing work instructions for coating processes.

Skills

Thin film processes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Senior Thin Film Engineer at MKS Newport, you will partner with Thin Film Engineering to develop, support execute and maintain coating designs and processes. In this role, you will report to the Director of Thin Film Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By: Developing, designing and optimizing optical thin film deposition processes to meet requirements and specifications, for ion beam sputtering, ion assist and electron beam coating processes for our thin film coatings group Working closely with design engineers and technicians to resolve technical issues, troubleshooting and characterization of coating chambers processes Characterizing the equipment and coating process, and working with the team to reduce downtime Managing defect issues, implementing root cause solutions to those issues, and continuously promote improvement, quality and cost Supporting the team with process documentation, training and formalizing work instruction documents Supporting the coating process and training of technicians and machine maintenance personnel

Skills You Bring: Bachelor Degree in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering with 3-5 years of in-depth experience in a thin film manufacturing environment Correlating thin film performance with deposition chamber hardware and processes Experience troubleshooting and problem solving thin film processes Strong communication skills Proficiency using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and climb stairs Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery Occasionally moves/positions up to 10 pounds This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment

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 to $140,000 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.

#LI-EK1 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.

We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

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

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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. MKS Inc, Product Overview