We are looking for an Optics Cleaner who will be responsible for handling, cleaning and inspecting various substrate materials, checking surfaces to be free of particles using high intensity light illumination and microscope inspection. Loading substrates into fixturing prior to coating mirrors, lens, prisms, crystals windows. What you will do is:

• Review prints to check physical dimensions, checking cleaning and coating fixturing and following cleaning instruction’s / processes.

• Load and unload precision substrates from cleaning and coating fixturing.

• Inspection of optics pre and post coat.

• Documentation record keeping, updating reports in database.

• Maintain a 6S work environment.

• Perform daily tasks inside a controlled environment using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

  What will you bring to the team is:

• Motor skills and ability to hold small parts with provided tooling.

• Able to work in a cleanroom environment.

• Attention to detail, visual acuity, and manual dexterity.

• Experience cleaning and inspecting: Ti-Sa, BBO, LBO crystal substrates and knowledge of thin film coating process.

• Experience with ultrasonic clean line, UVO cleaning

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $19.57 - 36.30 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.].

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 .

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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 generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of 10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.

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