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Opto/Mechanical Technician - 1st Shift

MKS Instruments, Irvine, CA, United States


A Day In The Life at MKS:
As an Opto/Mechanical Technician at MKS, you will be responsible for the advanced assembly of optical systems for lasers, laser radars and electro-optical sensors and instruments.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Audit 1-2 work order kits from warehouse to confirm pieces and part numbers

Prepare subassembly components

Follow written procedures or drawings developed by engineers and suggest improvements to optimize production

Assemble and debug systems incorporating optical, mechanical, and electronic components

Test each level of assembly (4-5 processes) at the system level using laboratory instruments (i.e. interferometer, Zygo, etc.)

Alignment, optimization, stability, transmission, etc.

Package the final assembly daily (if assembly is completed)

Cross training is required (trainee and/or trainer)

Skills You Briný:

0-2 years of related experience for Level 1

2-3 years of related experience for Level 2

The ability to read engineering drawings

The ability to work in a clean room environment

Experience entering data numbers into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets templates

The ability to speak, read, and write in English

Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly Pay Range: $17.02 - 31.56 per hour. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disabilit y, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

MKS 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.

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