A day in your life at MKS:
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Engineering to join our innovative R&D team at Spectra-Physics, which is the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments. We push the boundaries of technology to develop a wide range of nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond lasers that address the needs of Industrial, Scientific, and Life and Health markets. In this position, you will build, lead, and develop groups that are developing innovative next-generation free-space and fiber-based laser systems. You will also be responsible for contributing to the development, communication, and execution of the Lasers BU strategic growth initiatives.
You will make an impact by:
- Lead the software, electrical and mechanical engineering design and development teams across multiple locations.
- Develop vision, technology roadmap and engineering objectives for these engineering functions.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant emerging technologies, and drive innovation initiatives to identify, recommend, and implement new technologies, systems and tools to improve our products and effectiveness.
- Develop and establish processes and tools to facilitate effective collaboration across product lines, functions and sites and drive faster project cadence.
- Manage resources and budgets to ensure effective and consistent execution of product and technology development projects and sustaining activities.
- Formulate, direct and execute value engineering activities, and enable long term plans for product cost control/profitability.
Skills you bring:
- 10+ years of cross-functional management experience in a product development environment, with a strong understanding of software / embedded firmware development and electrical engineering as well as a general knowledge of mechanical design and engineering.
- Experience in mentoring engineering managers and staff, including multi-site teams.
- Familiarity with the fundamentals of engineering management, project management, agile methodologies, product development processes, problem-solving methodologies, and quality and reliability processes.
- Strong critical thinking skills, in combination with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Knowledge of technology trends, best practices, and change management.
- B.S. degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Positive attitude for working with a diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team.
These Skills are Also Nice to Have:
- Lasers, optics and photonics.
- German language.
- Relevant professional coursework, training, or certification.
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: $173,000 to $321,400 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.
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, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.
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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
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