A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Product Compliance Engineer at MKS, Inc. you will drive compliance and support sustainability initiatives for world-class products. You will partner with the Global Product Compliance team to manage global product certifications and product environmental compliance. In this role, you will report to the Director, Operations Compliance.
Ideal candidate lives within driving distance from Irvine, CA or Denver, CO, but will consider other candidates.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Closely partner with product development teams globally to implement worldwide environmental compliance requirements and standards, design for the environment, and utilization of safer materials.
Stay current with global compliance and environmental standards and regulations through communications with third party suppliers and training
Work with global business units to ensure development compliance and legacy product continued compliance
Complete customer requests for product declarations or attestations of environmental compliance
Ensure third party lab scheduling, sample and documentation prep for testing
Conduct environmental compliance training for new requirements or revisions to regulations
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor’s in Material Science, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Management, Biomed or other applicable technical or engineering degree
1+ years of experience with a focus on product compliance (co-ops, internship experience may be considered)
Interest in/knowledge of global environmental regulations and standards (RoHS, REACH, CA65, EPA TSCA, WEEE, China RoHS, and others) across multiple industries such as residential, commercial, and industrial products
Interest in/working knowledge of testing for FCC, CE (Safety and EMC/EMI)
Comfortable in environments that depend on influence to drive outcomes
Excels in tackling complex problems and synthesizing them into actionable solutions
Easily handles project multitasking with timelines
Able to travel up to 20% annually as needed to support MKS global business units
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Must be able to exchange accurate information
The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Operates in a professional office environment
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Noise level in the work environment is usually average
In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:
Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.
Ability to interact with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public, in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
Access to sensitive and confidential business systems and software, personally identifying information, the company’s financial information, and/or the ability to maintain physical security and safety.
Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties.
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
LA County Fair Chance Verbiage:
MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range:
Total Base Pay Range $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 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.
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.].
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
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. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .
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