Principal Field Customer Service Engineer | MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments
Irvine, CA
All Candidates Welcome
POC: Krista McEuen krista.mceuen@mksinst.com
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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.
Spectra-Physics®, now part of MKS Instruments, is an industry-leading global supplier of advanced laser solutions to the microelectronics, solar, semiconductor, industrial manufacturing, scientific research, and life and health sciences markets. Our product portfolio includes a wide range of ultrafast, Q-switched DPSS, CW and Quasi-CW, high-energy pulsed, tunable, gas, and fiber-based lasers.
MKS people combine world class engineering and problem solving skills with highly developed listening skills and an unwavering dedication to helping our customers succeed. Our teams push the technology envelope and collaborate across a range of design discipline in our search for inventive solutions.
Our processes are lean and agile and our employees are innovative and focused. We work hard to be easy to work with and we measure our success by the success of our customers.
Cutting edge science and engineering along with the ability to identify with customers are not often found together. When they fuse, the combination is extraordinary. The best MKS people create that fusion.
MKS proudly offers extensive, competitive and well-rounded benefits packages to our employees. At Newport, we value the special talents and resources our employees provide to us, and we know that without their satisfaction and dedication our continued success would not be possible.
Take a look and discover for yourself the outstanding benefits of joining Spectra-Physics today
Spectra-Physics is looking for a self motivated laser service Engineer who has experience working with Ultra-Fast laser systems, and/or Nano-Second laser systems who can work independently in a fast paced environment supporting scientific and industrial accounts for Spectra-Physics products.
This position is based in your home office in Western United States supporting our customers in Bay Area, CA. Candidates should be located or be willing to relocated to California or the neighboring states.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair Ultra-Fast laser systems, and/or Nano-Second laser systems
- Provide technical support to customers, sales and application teams and participate in customer meetings
- Answer technical questions from our customers regarding system repairs and applications
- Stay current with the latest upgrades and training of new products and software
- Maintain historical performance and repair information
- Log and create field service reports
Requirements:
- Minimum B.S in Photonics or related fields with 3-5 years relevant experience
- Experience with diode pump amplifier systems is a must
- Opto-mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems experience a plus
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with new electrical, mechanical and laser systems
- Excellent communication skills a must
- High degree of proficiency of PC skills including MS Office, SAP, and data analysis applications
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Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $ 71,400.00 - 132,600.00 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 and Beni info if applicable]
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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