Director of Engineering

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:

1. Leading the software, electrical and mechanical engineering design and development teams across multiple locations.
2. Developing vision, technology roadmap and engineering objectives for these engineering functions.
3. Maintaining knowledge of relevant emerging technologies, and driving innovation initiatives to identify, recommend, and implement new technologies, systems and tools to improve our products and effectiveness.
4. Developing and establishing processes and tools to facilitate effective collaboration across product lines, functions and sites and drive faster project cadence.
5. Managing resources and budgets to ensure effective and consistent execution of product and technology development projects and sustaining activities.
6. Formulating, directing and executing value engineering activities, and enabling long term plans for product cost control/profitability.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 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.
2. Experience in mentoring engineering managers and staff, including multi-site teams.
3. Familiarity with the fundamentals of engineering management, project management, agile methodologies, product development processes, problem-solving methodologies, and quality and reliability processes.
4. Strong critical thinking skills, in combination with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
5. Knowledge of technology trends, best practices, and change management.
6. B.S. degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
7. Positive attitude for working with a diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team.

These Skills are Also Nice to Have:

• Lasers, optics and photonics.
• 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. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.