Mksinst

Product Line Manager, Inspection and Metrology

Irvine, CA

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$145kDetected 13 days ago

Business DevelopmentCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

In this role, you will report to the Director of Product Marketing.
You will play a key role in shaping growth by connecting customer needs, market insights, and technical innovation- helping bring new opportunities from concept to execution.
However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Up to 30% travel required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Business, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in technical marketing, business development, product management, applications engineering, or a related technical-commercial role
Strong ability to connect technical concepts to customer value and business outcomes
Ability to evaluate opportunities from both technical and commercial perspectives

Experience in semiconductor, optics/photonics, advanced manufacturing, or other high-technology industries preferred

Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or subsystems
Background in optics, photonics, lasers, imaging, or precision engineering
Experience with RFQs, proposal development, and customer roadmap alignment
Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) or early-stage development programs
Experience supporting strategic accounts or complex technical sales cycles
Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.
Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties.
In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:
Physical Demands and Working Condition s:
Ability to work in office, lab, and customer environments
Occasional travel required (domestic and/or international)
Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods

$120,000 to $145,000 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.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Leading customer engagement activities, building strong relationships, and guiding technical and commercial discussions
Identifying new growth opportunities through Voice of Customer insights, market trends, and strategic alignment
Evaluating opportunities using real-win-worth analysis, including technical feasibility, business value, and risk
Translating complex technical concepts into clear value propositions for customers and internal stakeholders
Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to align on scope, timelines, and execution
Supporting proposal development, presentations, and early-stage program coordination
MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and
equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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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