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 innovative team member who can lead the development, management and administration of several of our West Coast sites. A leader who will build a culture of employee health & safety and good corporate stewardship. Reporting to the VP of Real Estate, Facilities and EHS, this position will actively support growth and consolidation initiatives within the region to assure proper implementation/alignment of policies, procedures and programs that promote well managed and well-maintained properties. The position will be a key member of the Global Real Estate and Facilities team which in total is managing ~2.7M SF, with ~90+ offices in ~26 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

• Manage, develop and direct support of the Laser & Motion (L&M) division head quarters located in Milpitas, CA
• Manage, lead and development of Facility teams located in Milpitas, CA, Portland, OR and Broomfield, CO with oversight and support for sites located in Logan, UT, Austin, TX and Nogales, Mexico
• Manage, develop and strategic planning of corporate level facility programs and projects with an emphasis on collaboration with business leaders and stakeholders across the region
• Work closely and collaborate with other regional Facility, EHS and Real Estate managers within the Organization to support the geographical expansion of the region and development of the MKS strategic plans. Includes working with outside consultants, agencies and specialists as may be needed to shore up technical or specific knowledge gaps in support of noted capital projects and  leasehold improvements
• Manage, develop and strategic planning of Facility specific business continuity and disaster recovery plans (FM Global), including working with Facilities, EHS and local site management on site continuity plans
• Support the EHS team on related site requirements, building/strengthening an organizational safety culture, behavioral based safety for employee engagement, ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage and develop the Facility-CSR and sustainability initiatives and collection of data analytics
• Manage and develop Capex/Opex site budgets for Facility programs and initiatives; be accountable within a global budget; drive for cost efficiencies and vendor contract fee management

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

• BS Degree in related field or 7-10+ years of experience in related areas
• Individual who likes solving challenges, looks for solutions and has a willingness to step out of their comfort zone
• Success in this role is highly dependent on the ability to collaborate and develop great working relationships with BU leads, individual country site management, manufacturing and operations teams
• Passion for sustainability and making a difference. Knowledge of CSR and GRI standards as well as experience/ knowledge of Carbon Disclosure Project
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25% within EMEA; occasionally to the US/Asia as may be needed

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.