Senior Thin Film Engineer

Overview

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.

• Develop, design and optimize 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.
• Work closely with design engineers and technicians to resolve technical issues, troubleshoot and characterize coating chamber processes.
• Characterize the equipment and coating process, and work with the team to reduce downtime.
• Manage defect issues, implement root cause solutions, and continuously promote improvement, quality and cost.
• Support the team with process documentation, training and formalize work instruction documents.
• Support the coating process and training of technicians and machine maintenance personnel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering with 3-5 years of in-depth experience in a thin film manufacturing environment.
• Correlate 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.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and climb stairs. Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Occasionally move/position up to 10 pounds. This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment.

Salary Pay Range: $100,000 to $140,000 per year. Bonus:
This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, amount to be determined by MKS. Benefits: 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.

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. 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. 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, contact us at ac