Senior mfg Engineer: Opto-Mechanical Metrology

Company: MKS Instruments
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

Spectra-Physics, Ophir, Newport and ESI are brands within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division. We provide a full range of solutions including lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications, laser and LED measurement, beam profiling, precision motion control, optical tables and vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, and systems for flexible PCB laser processing, high-speed MLCC testing, and CO2-laser-based systems HDI PCB and IC substrate manufacturing. MKS Photonics Solutions enhance our customers' capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets.We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Opto-Mechanical Metrology to provide overall metrology engineering leadership and support to optical system fabrication. In this role you will provide independent review of the whole product development process (PDP), steer improvement efforts and drive process development and improvements. In addition, an important aspect of your role will be to interact with technical teams to provide sound technical support.What you will do is:

• Responsible to define complex opto-mechanical metrology budgets based on the attributes to be tested and the capability of the test equipment being designed or utilized.
• Define, design, and develop the metrology solutions to reach the optical performances with good yields and accuracy when operated by regularly skilled technicians.
• Document the metrology processes and train the manufacturing engineers and technicians on using the solutions.
• Document and train the manufacturing engineers in setting up and duplicating/troubleshooting the metrology solutions that will often include optical, mechanical, and electrical components and sub-systems.
• Work closely with the design and manufacturing engineering teams during the Product Development Process (PDP) from concept, design to production phases in providing input for manufacturability (DfX) and pFMEA, focusing on the metrology aspects.
• Implement automated data collection plans and SPC to reduce defects.
• Effectively communicate and identify issues during engineering builds and propose metrology solutions to improve product manufacturing, yields, and quality.
• Diagnose and debug issues in existing manufacturing processes or equipment with corrective actions implemented in a timely manner.What you bring, along with your curiosity:
  • A great attitude: willing to learn, work independently and in a team, provide technical leadership while understanding constraints from different parts of the organization such as timelines or manufacturability.
  • B.S. degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Optics or Physics.
  • 5-10 years of metrology experience
  • 5 years of project management experience
  • Strong communication skills to communicate clearly and efficiently across a range of technical subject areas with a broad slate of partners, including management, peers, and suppliers.
  • Proven experience in development and high-volume deployment of opto-mechanical modules.
  • Experience in optical instrumentation and data collection & automation, familiar with tools like Matlab, Python, C, VB or LabVIEW or equivalent.
  • Strong optical simulation experience and system modeling experience, familiar with ray tracing tools such as Zemax, CodeV etc. and perform optical simulation and experimental lab validation. Alternatively, can accept solid experience with analysis using Matlab, MathCad, Excel, etc... using beam propagation formulas instead of Zemax.
  • Strong quantitative data analysis abilities, using JMP, Matlab, or equivalent tools and familiar with relevant algorithm for image analysis and data analysis.
  • Experience in high volume manufacturing, familiar with 6 sigma, P/T, design of experiment, failure analysis, risk management and system trade off study.
  • Strong capability in design, setup and execution of sophisticated optical systems.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, SAP (ERP) and laser safety is desired.MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. Currently, MKS is only hiring candidates who reside in states in which we are already registered to do business.#LI - AS1Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.Compensation and Benefits:Hourly Pay Range: $110,000 to $130,000 a 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 and Beni info if applicable]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, 11paid 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.].Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. 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, please contact us at:.If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

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