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MKS Inc. · 3 days ago

Senior Director, Test & Measurement Engineering

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$230K/yr - $260K/yr

12+ years exp

MKS Inc. is focused on delivering world-class engineering solutions in opto-mechanical products and test software solutions. The Senior Director of Test and Measurement Engineering will drive the TME strategy and collaborate cross-functionally to improve measurement resolutions and optimize resources in a complex product environment.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of measurement systems and test software solutions to automate the alignment, attachment, and test of precision optical components, optomechanical assemblies and laser systems

Develop and execute a multidisciplinary Test and Measurement Engineering (TME) strategy. Set objectives, guide initiatives, and build a premier TME team

Own the Measurement System Analysis methodology: align TME strategies with product design, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, reliability engineering, and customer needs and strategies

Empower a subject matter expert team to ensure comprehensive understanding of optomechanical precision and accuracy throughout the product lifecycle

Collaborate with different teams to estimate project and product costs. This includes calculating the resources (equipment, materials, people) and labor needed for development, assembly, alignment, and testing. Optimize the return on investment considering the first pass yield and scrap rates when selecting test and measurement strategies

Qualification

Optomechanical engineeringTest automationMeasurement systemsStatistical Process ControlProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in STEM related discipline (advanced degree preferred)

12+ years' experience in an engineering senior leadership or management role in optics, optomechanical, lasers, fiber optics, photonics, or related field

A proven ability to solve problems utilizing a balance of analytical and technical skills. Excellent project and resource management capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting technical information up and down in the organization. Must be able to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand

Effective and thorough knowledge of product development and quality improvement tools (for example: PDP, FMEA, DfX, Poke-yoke, 8D)

Ability to inspire a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, quality and accountability. Develop and mentor engineers and managers

This position includes direct and second level management of a group of approximately 10 FTE, as well as managing associated budgets

Office and laboratory work is required, with work in a cleanroom environment up to 50% of the time. Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as well as cleanroom garb is required

Must be able to lift, move, or position equipment up to 35 pounds while working in a laboratory environment

Noise level in the laboratory environment can temporarily be elevated, but does not typically require PPE

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% Travel is required, including international travel

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