Thin Film Coating Technician

Coating Technician 1 – MKS Inc. You will partner with Operations to produce thin film coatings in various vacuum chambers and report to the Filters Unit Production Manager. Your impact includes:

• Operating various coating chambers per the production schedule
• Maintaining detailed and accurate process records
• Performing single and multilayer coatings on glass substrates
• Communicating effectively with team members and across different functions of the business
• Cleaning and inspecting parts before and after the deposition process
• Working with the coating team and Engineering to improve coating yield, efficiency and chamber uptime

• Associate degree, military technical training or equivalent vocational training
• 0–1 year of related experience
• Experience in testing digital and/or analog systems
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments

• Thin film coating experience
• Experience operating vacuum chambers
• Computer literate – experience with Excel

• Sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally move or position objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time

• Pay Range: $16.70 – 27.83 per hour (estimates based on qualifications and experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus, amount determined by MKS
• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits as applicable (stock programs, signing bonus, etc.)

Some 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, 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. 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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, contact us at ac