Job Description

Spectra-Physics, Ophir, Newport, and Photon Control 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, opto-mechanical components, fiber-optic sensors, and optical elements. MKS Photonics solutions enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, research and defense markets.
Job Title: System Engineer
Reporting : Principal System Engineer
Company Overview:
Are you naturally curious? At MKS, our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive advancements in a wide range of technical fields like cloud computing, the generation of clean drinking water, self-driving cars, and space exploration. We are a collaborative team that values fresh thinking and believes in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity, and inclusion. Our customers value us as a partner and trust us to continually push the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms and improves our world and are looking for new team members who share our vision. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.
At Photon Control Inc., we pride ourselves in being the industry leader in fibre-optic sensors catering to the semiconductor industry. Our clients provide solutions to some of the biggest semiconductor manufacturers whose products can be found in everyday electronic devices, cellphones, smart watches, TVs, computers etc. Photon Control was also recently awarded ‘Best-In-Class performance’ supplier award from one of our main customers, a feat we are very proud of. 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.
Position Summary:
In this role, you will lead and manage the product development efforts for fiber optic temperature sensors. This includes leading the creative and efficient implementation of product design as guided by market requirements. It also includes performing systems engineering tasks for required optical designs, electronics control systems, and signal acquisition and data processing.

The individual in this role will lead an engineering project team working on next generation products while supporting existing product lines. This system engineer must be able to draw from a background in electronics, optics, mathematics, and physics and be able to go back and forth between theory and practical application. Good engineering practice means that this person must back up work and conclusions with solid reasoning, and this means making sure theories agree with data. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the challenge of optimizing low cost, high quality, and differentiated performance to design innovative sensors while providing the “systems engineering glue” that combines the efforts of other engineers on our team.

We are looking for an exceptional Systems Engineer who can…

• Lead the development of next-generation fibre optic temperature sensors
• Manage development and engineering programs to meet performance, schedule, and budget objectives
• Create system level engineering design specifications based on marketing requirements
• Allocate sub-system level design specifications (cost budgets, error budgets, analysis of sub-system interactions) based on system engineering requirements
• Evaluate optical, electronics & control systems including hands-on prototyping, testing and validation efforts
• Lead the engineering team with build-in-quality activities such as FMEA, QCP, MSA
• Serve as lead technical contact for interaction with key suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and quality improvements in our products.
• Perform engineering analysis on critical form and function areas.

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

• M.S. degree in Electrical or Optical Engineering or equivalent with 5 years of experience or B.S. degree with 7 years of experience
• At least 3 years of experience in product development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation. Must have successfully led at least 2 new product development projects as the systems engineer.
• Expertise in optical (preferably LED and laser based) sensor systems and supporting electrical, mechanical, and optical systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and competence using JMP, Minitab or similar statistical packages
• Demonstrated ability to model, design and characterize complex (preferably optical) systems from top-level specifications

What perks you you’ll receive:

• Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Travel Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Sick Days
• Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance
• Performance Based Profit-Sharing Bonus Percentage
• Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement
• RRSP Matching
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Active Social Committee Programs, BBQ, Food Trucks, Camping, Etc.

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.