Manager, Test & Reliability

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As the manager of the Test Engineering team at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc., you play a key role in the testing, development and delivery of cutting‑edge optical sensor solutions required for advanced semiconductor fabrication. In this role, you will report to the Director, Advanced Development.

• Provide strong technical vision and leadership, including planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Test Engineering team.
• Ensure that all testing activities, both internal and external, are in compliance with best practices, quality standards, safety regulations, and cost objectives.
• Lead the development of reliability prediction and assessment models. Provide reliability mathematical analysis and technical inputs to ensure a robust design of customer products.
• Lead the development of adequate reliability test portfolios, including accelerated stress screening and environmental stress testing, on new designs, processes, or materials.
• Ensure all work is properly documented.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Use statistical analysis software to analyze data and draw data‑based conclusions.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Product Development and Manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches.
• Lead continuous improvement and the evaluation and development of new test and reliability protocols, equipment and test automation and certification required for current and next generation products.
• Guide and participate in the development of new concepts, capabilities, processes and equipment required for future products.
• Foster culture of growth, innovation, empowerment, support, and inspire others to be their best self. As a member of the management team, you will be expected to lead by example and be the change agent to drive new practices, policies, and culture within the team.
• Maintain test and reliability labs and equipment to ensure adequate capability to support sustaining and development programs.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in electrical, mechanical optical or related engineering, materials science or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with precision functional testing and reliability testing for new product or technology development, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong technical and learning skills, including ability to innovate in the development of new characterization capabilities.
• Strong experience with statistical analysis software – JMP, Minitab.
• Expert level of knowledge in reliability with a focus on DFMEA, reliability assessment and demonstration testing, and reliability predictions on electronic devices and mechanical assemblies.
• Extensive knowledge of reliability models and standards and ability to apply them with flexibility when conducting reliability analyses.
• Experience with test automation, including automated test strategies, scripting and framework development, test equipment integration, and improving efficiency and repeatability in validation processes.
• Project management experience, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Self‑driven, highly motivated individual with ability to multi‑task and manage multiple high‑technology projects and a desire to embrace and drive change.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and influence in a collaborative, cross‑functional group to meet strategic objectives in a fast‑paced multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Experience with optical systems and/or sensors.
• P. Eng. or eligible for P. Eng.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, fumes, strong magnets, confined spaces, lasers, microwaves, and vacuum/pressure systems.
• Flexible and willing to work in very fast‑paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.
• Excellent time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines.

• Bonus Percentage Plan
• RRSP Matching Program
• Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Medical Travel Insurance
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Recognition Awards
• Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance
• Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement

Salary Pay Range: $110,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is a reasonable expectation of pay for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience, education, training, operational and business needs and other considerations.