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Senior Mechanical Designer
Senior Mechanical Designer-March 2024
Irvine
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Mechanical Designer

  Spectra-Physics, Ophir, Newport and ESI are brands within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division. We provide a full range of solutions including lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications, laser and LED measurement, beam profiling, precision motion control, optical tables and vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, and systems for flexible PCB laser processing, high-speed MLCC testing, and CO2-laser-based systems HDI PCB and IC substrate manufacturing. MKS Photonics Solutions enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets.

  We are looking for an exceptional Senior Mechanical Designer who can:

  Plan, conceptualize, design, document, lead design reviews, procure, assemble, and test high precision opto-mechanical tooling and fixtures.

  Work with a multi-disciplined team to deliver robust, repeatable fixturing and tooling used to manufacture high precision optics and optical assemblies.

  Use SolidWorks to design and document high precision opto-mechanical tooling and fixtures.

  Assist team members with documenting, procuring, and building mechanical and electrical assemblies.

  Manage multiple projects supporting manufacturing’s different areas of fabrication, cleaning, coating, and testing of optics and opto-mechanical assemblies in a high paced production environment.

  Reverse engineer, model, document, procure and assemble production equipment and tooling.

  Lead the entire process of tool acquisition from concept to implementation.

  What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

  Minimum 5 years direct experience in the design of complex mechanical assemblies, including detailed fabrication drawings and assembly drawings with BOMs. Engineering Degree or equivalent advanced training is a plus.

  Familiarity with metal fabrication methods including CNC, lathe, bent sheet, and EDM.

  Competent with all aspects of SolidWorks CAD software as a design and documentation tool. Experience with PDMWorks vault is a plus.

  Ability to perform tolerance analysis to verify fit and function of designs.

  A balance of analytical skills, combined with hands-on experiences and a proven track record of delivering functioning assemblies in production environment.

  Strong communication skills, technical writing skills, project management skills and analytical skills.

  Demonstrated success developing products in cross-functional environments.

  MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. Currently, MKS is only hiring candidates who reside in states in which we are already 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 [email protected]. If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number, the title and the location of the role.

  Compensation and Benefits:Salary Pay Range: 85,000 TO 90,000 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: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 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.].

  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.

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  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 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: [email protected] .

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

  Work, job, career.Similar words that can have very different meanings when you join the right company with outstanding people.And that company is MKS Instruments. Our vision is to enable the technologies that transform our world. Our people are the reason we continue to be one of the fastest-growing companies, - an innovation leader and trusted partner pushing the boundaries of possibility.

  Consider us if you are seeking a place to learn, grow and be a part of the next generation of technical expansion.

  So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

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