Engineering Manager jobs in Helena, MT

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.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

MKS Instruments is seeking an Engineering Manager to join the Photonics R&D team. This role is responsible for directing a technical team involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of development, from product definition through production and release. In this role, you will report to the Director, Engineering, in Instruments, under our Photonics Solutions Division.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Functions as the central resource with responsibility for the design, manufacturing, quality and test, as the product(s) move to release and distribution.

• Promotes investigation of new technologies and keeps abreast of technology development and industry trends.

• Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals.

• Formulates and executes long term plans for cost/profit control.

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Oversee budgeting, project planning & scheduling for all R&D activities at site.

Skills You will Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required; Master's Degree preferred.

• 3 years of related Engineering Management experience.

• Highly motivated and independent.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to direct a technical team involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product, or group of products, from product definition through production and release.

• Any experience In Photonics-Laser, Optics, Instrumentation, etc., is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Travel Requirements: up to 20% of travel (one trip each quarter) is required.

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