Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Product Line Manager, you will be a key business leader and part of the Systems Irvine Business Unit whose product portfolio includes optical systems, light sources, sensors, lens assemblies, optics, coating and manufacturing services. You will be responsible for a line of products in the Lithography segment including product strategy, roadmap, sales pipeline, and new market growth opportunities. Your priority and focus are with key customers and internal stakeholders to develop and lead strategies to maximize growth, profit, and customer satisfaction. In this exciting, fast-paced role, you will report directly to the Director of Product Marketing in the Systems Irvine Business Unit.

You will make an impact by:

• “Owning” team, product, and product line business success

• Directs the development of company market requirements for MKS Lithography market, including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing

• Drive the development of business plans, managing lifecycles, and product positioning in the marketplace

• Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans

• Conducts market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs

• Establishes pricing strategies

• Collaborates with engineering, operations, supply chain and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s)

• Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments

• Is the technical advisor for specific product(s) assigned

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

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical discipline preferred

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within a technology-driven environment

• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines, with background in optical systems, laser technologies, or lithography equipment

• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle management

• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction

• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and pricing strategy development

• Skilled at translating broad concepts and business goals into structured product plans

• Collaborative leader with a track record of working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to deliver results

• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines, with the confidence to engage both internal teams and key customers

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand

• Must be able to exchange accurate information

• Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for majority of the time

• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range $120,000.00 - 170,000.00 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.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act for Employers.

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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