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$36k – $62k per year
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In office (Irvine)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
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Full-Time
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MKS Instruments is an American company founded in 1961 that makes the instruments, subsystems and process control equipment inside semiconductor manufacturing tools, which means it sells mainly to the equipment makers rather than to chip fabs directly. Its portfolio covers vacuum and pressure measurement, gas and liquid delivery, power supplies, lasers and photonics, and, since the Atotech acquisition, the chemistry used in advanced packaging and printed circuit board plating. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and listed on Nasdaq, it carries substantial debt from that acquisition and is exposed to the semiconductor equipment cycle at one remove.

A Day In The Life at MKS:

As an Opto/Mechanical Technician at MKS, you will be responsible for the advanced assembly of optical systems

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Audit 1-2 work order kits from warehouse to confirm pieces and part numbers

  • Prepare subassembly components

  • Follow written procedures or drawings

  • Assemble and debug systems incorporating optical, mechanical, and electronic components

  • Test each level of assembly (4-5 processes) at the system level using laboratory instruments

  • Alignment, optimization, stability, transmission, etc.

  • Package the final assembly daily (if assembly is completed)

  • Cross training is required (trainee and/or trainer)

Skills You Bring:

  • 0-2 years of related experience for Level 1

  • 2-3 years of related experience for Level 2

  • The ability to work in a clean room environment

  • Experience entering data numbers into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets templates

  • The ability to speak, read, and write in English

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $18.89 - 31.49 USD per hour. 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.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS 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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected].

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