Principal Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, setup, and commissioning of pilot production lines for new products or processes
• Specify equipment requirements, procure necessary components, and oversee installation and integration of manufacturing systems
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and quality control measures for pilot production operations
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity
• Conduct experiments and trials to evaluate process parameters, identify bottlenecks, and improve yield, quality, and throughput
• Implement process enhancements, automation solutions, and efficiency improvements to scale up production while reducing costs
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices in pilot production operations
• Establish and maintain quality control procedures, perform product inspections and testing, and document non-conformances

Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to [50] pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for [10]% 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 and/or laboratory/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

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 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.

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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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