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Mksinst

Senior Principal Scientist - Holographic Systems and Grating Fabrication

Rochester, NY · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$210kDetected 2 days ago
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About the role

  • A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Senior Principal Research Scientist, Holographic Systems & Grating Fabrication at MKS Newport's Richardson Gratings, you will help shape the future of advanced photonics.
  • From designing sophisticated grating architectures to driving cutting-edge fabrication processes in the cleanroom, your work will directly influence the performance limits of optical systems used around the globe.
  • You Will Make an Impact By: Working on technologies that expand the limits of optical performance while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in photonics.

Requirements

  • Core Optical Expertise: Expertise in physical optics, interferometry, and holographic recording materials (photoresists).
  • Cleanroom Operations: Experience with photolithography, wet/dry etching, and thin-film deposition techniques.
  • Experience with photolithography, wet/dry etching, and thin-film deposition techniques.
  • PhD in Physics, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline strongly preferred. We are seeking a technical expert with a record of impact in holographic diffraction grating fabrication.
  • Candidates should possess 12+ years of relevant scientific, research, and engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of advanced education, research accomplishments, publications, patents, and industry leadership.

Nice to have

  • PhD in Physics, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline strongly preferred.
  • Preferred Skills: (Optional)

Skills

  • Understanding the physics and best practice of diffraction gratings.
  • Reactive Ion Beam Etching (RIBE); replication techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with AFM and SEM instrumentation.
  • Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) testing for high-power laser applications.
  • MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.
  • Please review our EOE statements for additional details.
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Compensation

  • Total Base Pay Range $155,250.00 - $210,000.00 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].

Benefits

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

Company info

  • MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Equal opportunity

  • 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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