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
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A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a VAVE Electronic Engineer at MKS Instruments – Ophir Optics, you will be part of the Global Supply Chain Team to identify value/cost improvement opportunities and develop business cases and build implementation plans with the appropriate functions to enable value while minimizing risk. In this role, you will report to the Global Cost & VE Senior Manager. Being part of a global team, the role is remote and flexibility is necessary in order to attend meetings adjusting different time zones and travel 20% of the time.

You Will Make an Impact By Outstandingly:

• Implementing 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.
• Creating 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.
• Providing support to project teams in formulating target costs for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Analyzing 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.
• Executing Category Management strategies, including developing cost models from new suppliers in new markets.
• Utilizing data analytics tools to analyze cost data, trends and patterns.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering & related field experience
• 5+ years of experience in VAVE and New Product Introduction
• 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 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
• Experience with using tools such as oscilloscopes, high voltage probes, power meters, etc. to successfully and independently test, troubleshoot and debug circuits
• Experience with resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, DC/DC converters
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and ability to define key value streams
• Capability to deconstruct and conduct comparative analysis.
• Microsoft Office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Power BI
• Strong negotiation skills for open book costing, cost reduction, cost avoidance, and other terms & conditions
• Fluent in English
• Exceptional communication skills to build supporting networks.

What’s In It For You?
An attractive compensation package, a fantastic team to collaborate with, the opportunity to be valuable part of a large multinational company, allowing you to engage with diverse cultures globally.
It’s a space where your potential for growth and development is encouraged! Let’s meet!

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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.

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