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.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Developing, designing and optimizing 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
- Working closely with design engineers and technicians to resolve technical issues, troubleshooting and characterization of coating chambers processes
- Characterizing the equipment and coating process, and working with the team to reduce downtime
- Managing defect issues, implementing root cause solutions to those issues, and continuously promote improvement, quality and cost
- Supporting the team with process documentation, training and formalizing work instruction documents
- Supporting the coating process and training of technicians and machine maintenance personnel
Skills You Bring:
- Bachelor Degree in Materials Science, Physics or Engineering with 3-5 years of in-depth experience in a thin film manufacturing environment
- Correlating 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
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and climb stairs
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Occasionally moves/positions up to 10 pounds
- This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $100,000 to $140,000 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
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.].
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