Principal Process Development Engineer

at  MKS Instruments

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Principal Process Development Engineer at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc. you play a key role in developing and transferring leading-edge optical sensing products to volume manufacturing. You will provide leadership by improving and guiding the transfer process, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and developing and implementing streamlined transfer processes. In this role, you will report to the Director of Advanced Development.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Design, develop and implement efficient and cost-effective processes for the high-volume manufacture of optical sensing products.
• Lead the development and deployment of automation technologies to reduce cost, increase production capacity and enhance product quality.
• Define and establish test methods and equipment to streamline testing of new and existing products, with a focus on automated testing.
• Set up process evaluation systems providing enhanced insight into process performance to increase throughput and yield and reduce cost.
• Partner with engineering and facilitate supplier value engineering in product development with strong influence in DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Cost, Service, etc.).
• Support the successful transfer of NPI products and processes into high-volume production, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing engineering and operations through a defined stage gate process.
• Implement best practices and provide leadership and mentoring to cross-functional teams.
• Prioritize, track, and report on the progress of team projects to department, site, and corporate management teams.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of process development experience in at least two areas: precision assembly, tooling & fixturing, automation, and functional performance testing.
• 10+ years of NPI development and transfer experience, including transfer to CM and/or working with overseas contract manufacturers or remote manufacturing locations.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams (involving project management, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement).
• Supplier interaction, including component specification, validation and second sourcing.
• Equipment sourcing including acceptance, installation and qualification.
• Vision, skills, and motivation to drive the development of improved assembly and test strategies for core products in development.
• Skilled in risk management (i.e. PFMEA) and statistical data analysis using Microsoft Excel and JMP/Minitab or similar.
• Strong interpersonal communication and team skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in NPI development in semiconductors.
• Experience with optical systems.
• P. Eng. or P. Eng. eligible.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, fumes, strong magnets, confined spaces, lasers, microwaves, and vacuum/pressure systems.
• Flexible and willing to work in very fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.
• Excellent time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Bonus Percentage Plan
• RRSP Matching Program
• Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Medical Travel Insurance
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Recognition Awards
• Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance
• Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement
• Active Social Committee Programs

Compensation:
Salary Pay Range: $95,000 to $125,000 per year. This range is a reasonable expectation of pay for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience, education, training, operational and business needs and other considerations.
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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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