Optics/ Photonics Engineer-VAVE

Andover, MA, United States

MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world's leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at .

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional VAVE Optics/ Photonics Engineer within our Global Supply Chain group who has a strong desire to learn and grow with an innovative company. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity, and inclusion. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an international environment navigating multiple technologies, systems, processes, organizations, sites, cultures, and practices to understand and validate issues and facilitate solutions. The VAVE Optics/ Photonics Engineer will report to the Senior Manager, Global Cost and Value Engineering and will work with cross-functional teams that identify value/cost improvement opportunities and develop business cases and build implementation plans with the appropriate functions to enable value while minimizing risk. Ultimately, to ensure our customers' satisfaction.

You Will Make an Impact by:

Implement Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies in collaboration with functional organizations (Engineering, Category Management, Sourcing Management, Project Management, Lean, etc.) on both released and newly developed products.

Taking apart and thoroughly comparing different parts and products. This includes looking closely at how they are built, their functional elements, and how they perform, to identify subtle differences and gather valuable insights to improve and optimize them.

Create the VAVE process, develop and maintain cost models for products or projects, considering various factors such as manufacturing processes, materials, and labor for leveraging in contract negotiations with suppliers.

Provide support to project teams in formulating target costs for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Analyze the material value of different product categories such as electrical, mechanical and optics, or the result of sourcing events and summarize financial opportunities along with business recommendations.

Execute Category Management strategies, including developing cost models from new suppliers in new markets.

Utilize data analytics tools to analyze cost data, trends and patterns.

Skills that You Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, or any Engineering or Technical field is required.

2+ years of experience in VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and New Product Introduction (NPI)

5+ years of relevant experience working in a diverse and global organization.

Comprehension and interpretation of 2D and 3D drawings, coupled with proficiency in utilizing 3D software.

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and ability to define key value stream.s

Field experiences in Optical Sciences, Optical Systems Design, or Optical Engineering

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability and Manufacturing teams to ensure successfully achieving project milestones.

Capability to deconstruct and conduct comparative analysis.

Negotiation skills for open book costing, cost reduction, cost avoidance, and other terms & conditions

Microsoft Office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Power BI

This is a 100% Remote position, anywhere in the United States.

Ability to participate in meetings/calls in different time zones.

Fluent in English

Flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of Should-Cost Modeling in a Manufacturing environment, create cost models and understand cost drivers

Skill in operating Siemens Product Cost Management software or other costing software

Exceptional oral and written communication skills to build supporting networks.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: is $90,200.00 to $167,400.00 USD. 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.].

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

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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.

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