A Day in the Life at MKS:
As aPrincipalMaterialsScientistat MKSAndover, you will partner withR&D, Engineering, Product management, Applications, and customers to develop and support vacuum valves.

Key areas of responsibility will be:

• low particle vacuum seal technology

• metallurgical and metal fatigue analysis

• surface treatment and coatings for low particle performance

• On Wafer Particle metrology and analysis

For this role, candidates must be U.S. Citizens, as the position requires citizenship eligibility.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• In this role, you will make a meaningful impact by contributing to the design and developmentvacuum valves

• Analyze, specify, and design bonded seal technology

• Analyze wear mechanisms offluoroelastomerandperfluoroelastomerseals

• Develop and work with external partners

• Analyze mechanisms for particle generation

• Develop and apply metrology to evaluate particle performance

Skills You Bring:

• Knowledge andexpertise with low particle, high vacuum seals

• MSor PhD degree inMaterials Science, ora related physics or engineering field

• 8+years experience, preferably with Semiconductor Equipment

• Knowledge of Analytical techniques (SEM, FTIR, EDX)

• Knowledge of Materials Science and metallurgy

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Semiconductor Fabrication Equipment

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
 Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
 Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
 Occasionally moves/positions up to 20lbs pounds
 This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 126,200.00 - 210,350.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.