PRINCIPAL PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a PRINCIPAL PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER at MKS Instruments, you will partner with cross-functional technical teams and external compliance testing facilities to drive regulatory product compliance and support sustainability initiatives for multiple product lines and technologies. In this role, you will report to the Director Operations, Compliance. You Will Make an Impact By: Assume compliance responsibility for all products within the Plasma and Reactive Gas business unit nationally and internationally. Work closely with engineering and cross-functional product teams to ensure all NPI (New Product Introduction) and legacy products adhere to required regulatory compliance standards. Partner with engineering to ensure technical approaches, documentation, concepts and solutions are implemented according to MKS specification and requirements Directs and conducts internal compliance testing, leading efforts to solve engineering safety issues resulting in compliance testing Ensures product designs meet applicable regulation requirements including certification, ongoing testing and processing requirements Maintains regulatory approvals and resolves compliance issues with design and manufacturing engineering Coordinates design requirement review with appropriate engineering personnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods Skills You Bring: B.S. or M.S. degree in a related field (EE preferred) with 7+ years of experience with a focus on product compliance testing Experienced with LVD, EMC/EMI directives, and harmonized standards (61010-1, 61326-1, Semi S2, etc.) Working knowledge of global regulations (FCC, CE, KC, UL, RoHS, REACH, CA65, EPA TSCA, WEEE, China RoHS, PFAS, and others) across multiple industries (commercial and industrial products) Preferred Skills: (Optional) Comfortable in environments that depend on influence to drive outcomes Excels in tackling complex problems and synthesizing them into actionable solutions Knowledgeable with hands-on troubleshooting and test experience (Power Electronics, LVD, EMC/EMI) Easily handles project multitasking with timelines Able to travel approximately 20% annually as needed to support regulatory product compliance testing and audits Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Able to travel approximately 20% annually as needed to support regulatory product compliance testing and audits Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $110,000.00 - 160,000.00 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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 . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. 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. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview