Thin Film Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Thin Film Engineer at MKS Newport, you will partner with Thin Film Coating to design, develop, manufacture and test optical surface treatments. In this role, you will report to the Director of Thin Film Engineering.

• Developing, designing and optimizing optical surface treatments and processes to meet requirements and specifications for ion beam sputtering, ion assist, electron beam coating processes, surface etching and/or photolithography for our Thin Film Coatings group.
• Characterizing equipment and processes to reduce downtime.
• Identifying root causes of defects, implementing corrective actions, and continuously promoting improvement, quality and cost.
• Supporting the team with process documentation and formalizing work instructions.
• Supporting the coating process through training technicians and machine maintenance personnel.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering with 2+ years of in-depth experience in a thin film manufacturing environment.
• Interest in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.

Remain in a stationary position for 30% of the time. Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Occasionally move or position up to 10 pounds. Operate in a professional office and laboratory environment.

Salary Pay Range: $80,000 to $100,000 per year. Bonus:
Discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include 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, six weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at ac