Senior Director, Engineering

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As aSenior Director of Engineeringat the MKS Flow BU, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Marketing, Sales, and Customers to developnext generation products/technologies and support customers to solve their most difficult problems. In this role, you will report to the Flow Business Unit General Manager.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Director of Engineering to join our innovative Engineering Development Team at MKS, Inc. We push the boundaries of technology to develop a wide range of Mass Flow Control products that address the needs of Semiconductor, Industrial Scientific, and Life and Health markets. In this position, you will build, lead, and develop groups that are developing innovative next-generation gas delivery and flow control products. You will also be responsible forcontributing to the development, communication, and execution of the Flow BU strategic growth initiatives.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Oversee the daily workflow and management of the mechanical and electronicsengineering developmentteam, including administration of the engineeringbudget. Establish, communicate, and implement policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent execution of engineeringactivities

• Direct engineeringmanagement in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through release/production. Ensure that development projects are appropriately resourced, and completed in an efficient manner, within budget and in a timelyfashion

• Act as the central engineeringresource collaborating with Product Marketing, project management, Operations, Quality and Reliability, Sales, and Service, as products move through development and into production

• Formulate, direct and execute value engineering activities, and enable long term plans for product cost control/profitability

• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies & trends in engineering and development related to our industry

• Identify, recommend, and implement new technologiesand systems to improve organizational efficiency, processes, and decision-making

• Develop and maintaina technology/R&D roadmap and ensure alignment with our customers’ future roadmap/vision

• Interact with customers to lead technical engagements on both new and existing products and technologies

Skills You Bring:

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field; Master’sdegree preferred

• 15+ years of cross-functional management experience in a product development environment, with strong understanding of manufacturing, gas flow, pressure control, and electrical engineering principles and fundamentals

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of Engineering management, project management, product development processes, problem-solving methodologies, and DFMEA, as well as key Reliability processes

• Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and change management

• Strong critical thinking skills, in combination with excellent written and verbal communicationsskills.

• Experience and success in mentoring engineering managers and staff

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to30 lbs
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to30 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for90%of the time
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Pay Range: $230,450 - 384,000 USD Annual per year. 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, 11 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 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.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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.

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