Job Description

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Mechanical Engineer to plan, conceptualize, design, document, lead design reviews, procure and test high precision opto-mechanical tooling and fixtures. You will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplined team to deliver robust, repeatable fixturing and tooling used to manufacture high precision optics and optical assemblies.

What you will do is:

• Use SolidWorks to design, perform finite element analysis, and document high precision opto-mechanical tooling and fixtures
• Manage multiple projects supporting manufacturing’s different areas of optics; fabrication, cleaning, coating, and opto-mechanical assemblies in a high paced production environment
• Lead the entire process of tool acquisition from concept to implementation

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; MS degree or equivalent advanced training is preferred
• Minimum 5 years direct experience in the design of complex high-precision tooling, fixtures and/or systems incorporating robust and repeatable precision mechanisms, motorized actuation, thermo-elastic deformations. Laser systems and optical components production environment preferred.
• Experience with all aspects of SolidWorks CAD software as a design, FEA analysis, and documentation tool. Experience with PDMWorks vault and / or ZEMAX is a plus.
• A balance of engineering analytical skills {statics, vibration, thermal loads, material selection, kinematic mounting, tolerance budgets and analysis} combined with hands-on experiences and a proven track record of bringing multiple metrology tools in production environment.
• Familiarity with risk management tools.
• Communication skills, technical writing skills, project management skills and analytical skills

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

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.