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Principal Laser Engineer

Milpitas, CA · Principal

Work authorization required$139k-$231kDetected 29 days ago
PythonMATLABProcurementCommunication

About the role

  • A Day in Your Life at MKS: Spectra-Physics is the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments.
  • We have an excellent opportunity for someone like you to join our innovative product development engineering team as a Principal Laser Engineer.
  • You will work interactively within a project team and use your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional team members.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a multi-disciplinary team and interact with Electrical, Mechanical, Software and Manufacturing Engineers on new product development and to transfer the design to production
  • In this position, you will build prototypes and contribute to the optical design of free-space and fiber-based laser systems.

Skills

  • Experience in troubleshooting and failure analysis of optical modules and systems
  • Experience with harmonic generation and nonlinear crystals (SHG, THG, SFG)
  • Experience with external-cavity tunable diode lasers
  • Ability to model basic harmonic generation processes using SNLO, Matlab and/or other suitable software tools
  • Familiarity with ray-tracing analysis software (ZEMAX, FRED and/or others)
  • Experience with automated measurement and control methods (Python)
  • Compensation and

Compensation

  • $139,000 to $231,000 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.
  • 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

  • We push the boundaries of technology to develop a wide range of nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond lasers that address the needs of Industrial, Scientific, and Life and Health markets.
  • 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

  • equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.
  • 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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