PrincipalOpticalManufacturingEngineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer in MKS Irvine Development Group, you will partner with Operations and the wider Engineering team to develop manufacturing and metrology methods for fabricating cutting-edge optics. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of the Development Group. You Will Make an Impact By: • Developing, implementing and maintaining methods, operation sequences and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of optics, machined ceramic and glass components, and internal test stands • Interfacing with the operations team in coordinating the release of new products • Estimate the manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines • Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations • Lead brainstorming sessions, reviews, and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaboration and cohesion of designs as part of the NPI process • Apply lessons learned and develop standardized design and process criteria across all product lines • Travel Requirements: Up to 5 % of Travel is required Skills You Bring: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred • 5+ years of related experience, optics fabrication and/or metrology development preferred • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Preferred Skills: • Metrology experience with complex Fizeau interferometer setups is strongly preferred • Hands-on optical test experience is preferred • ZeMax, Python, and/or Matlab fluency is a plus 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: $115,000 to $180,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this