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Sr. Optical Product Proposal Specialist - MKS, Irv...
Nicholas Croglio

MKS Newport is a leader in photonics and is growing with the development and fabrication of high precision optics and opto-mechanical components. We provide solutions including precision motion control, optical tables and vibration isolation systems, photonic instruments, optical and opto-mechanical components.


In this new role we are looking for a Senior Optical Product Proposal Specialist who will drive activities for a product portfolio of optical assemblies and systems. Other titles include: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Optical Engineer.


You Will:

• Learn and be knowledgeable about optics, optical assemblies and systems and process technology.

• Work closely with the sales team and customer to gain a solid understanding of product requirements and identify latent needs.

o Interface with design engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to generate high-level product plans.

• A large part of this role is generating accurate cost models using a data driven approach, that includes inputs from all stakeholders to ensure decisions are well informed and can be successfully executed.

• Create product plans and customer proposals, cost estimates.


What You Bring to the Team:


Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electronics, Optics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable Engineering degree

2 + years of experience in leading projects and formal or informal leadership of teams:

• Experience in project management, or as an engineering lead, or supply chain engineering

• Experience preparing dashboards, presentations

MS Office Skills:

• Excel: advanced formulas, pivot tables

• PowerPoint: able to create and present to executives

Ability to travel up to 5%


It’s Also Nice If You Have:

Prior experience in an engineering role related to optics or photonics products

Product proposal and cost estimation experience

Demonstrated leadership role in the development of complex optical assemblies/systems

Effective communication skills


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.


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 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.


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 .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.


Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $93,100.00 to 139,900.00 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.  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.].


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