A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Manager Electronics (STM) at MKS MSD , you will play a key role in the Surface Treatment Metallization (Electronics) group by supporting product development and associated activities. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Electronics , you will lead and execute R&D projects focused on testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and process optimization under technical guidance. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, cross-functional departments, and global counterparts, ensuring open, clear communication and knowledge exchange. In this position, you're expected to bring forth your own ideas and execute tasks independently, while also mentoring your team. Occasionally, you may support customers through consultation, process optimization, site visits, and on-site troubleshooting, maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance standards. Purpose of Job (Principal Tasks) Plan and execute R&D projects in coordination with Project Managers. . Operate and manage the plating line in accordance with standard operating procedures and HSE guidelines. Ensure timely project execution and task delivery aligned with global stakeholder expectations. Manage availability of test products, substrates, trial accessories, and documentation. Oversee lab and plating line maintenance, housekeeping, and equipment upkeep. Initiate and manage projects using SAP, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. Present project outcomes and data analyses to internal and external stakeholders. Lead and mentor the team for their routine tasks and professional growth. You Will Make an Impact By Supporting global R&D teams in developing and evaluating new products and processes. Planning, executing, controlling, and reporting R&D projects as per defined goals. Leading a team, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and adapting to change. Motivating the team and resolving conflicts effectively. Communicating project updates to global counterparts and presenting results as needed. Ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting project deadlines. Delivering internal and external project presentations and training colleagues. Promoting and upholding a strong safety culture, participating in regular trainings and audits. Creating and executing Design of Experiments (DOE), interpreting results, and optimizing for accuracy and significance. Coordinating with departments such as Analytics, Material Science, and Procurement. Supervising SAP system use for work hour tracking, plating line operation, and inventory control. Overseeing equipment maintenance, calibration, and bath chemistry upkeep. Managing inventory (chemicals, substrates, anodes, jigs) to meet deadlines. Collaborating with wastewater treatment and utility departments to manage water and waste systems. Managing operational and CAPEX budgets within departmental targets. Creating documents, SOPs, and reports in compliance with ISO norms and supporting ISO certification efforts. Conducting literature reviews and patent searches. Maintaining strict confidentiality of all information. Qualifications & Experience Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry , or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry R&D experience. Team handling experience is mandatory. OR Master’s degree in the above fields with at least 10 years of hands-on R&D experience. Team handling experience is mandatory. Domain Expertise Strong background in Chemical, Electrochemical, or Paint Industry R&D , with a special focus on Surface Treatment Technologies . Prior experience in electroplating processes is highly desirable. Experience with automated plating lines and troubleshooting plating defects. Proven ability in analysis and validation of experimental results . Global Exposure Demonstrated experience working with or collaborating across international teams , especially in Asia, Europe, and/or America . Location Preference Candidates based in or willing to relocate to the NCR (National Capital Region), India are preferred. Core Competencies Excellent communication skills , both written and verbal. Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities. Proven ability to drive innovation and solve problems in technical environments. Strong project management , organizational, and leadership skills. Conflict resolution and team motivation abilities. Flexible, independent, and structured working style. Familiarity with ISO standards and document creation for certification. Preferred Industry Background Experience working with or having industry insight into Electronics Solutions, Electroplating is a significant advantage. 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 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. 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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A Day At MKS: You’ll be a key contributor to breakthrough innovations in specialty chemistry and electroplating technology. Every day, you’ll blend hands-on lab work with high-level analysis to design, test, and scale advanced surface modification processes. You’ll work closely with global R&D teams, leveraging your expertise in Analytical chemistry and material science to push the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and innovation. Whether operating at lab scale projects or refining data for patent filings, you’ll be driving impact at the cutting edge of manufacturing science We are looking for a talented Engineer, RMQ based in Manesar, Gurgaon. Process Development & Analysis: Operating and maintaining electroplating lines and lab-scale R&D equipment to execute technical experiments. Conducting in-depth chemical, physical, and material analyses to evaluate product performance and process viability. Developing and testing process chemistry at lab scale with strong focus on performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Analyze, troubleshoot, and document testing processes and development stages while interpreting test reports to provide actionable insights that drive project success. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems Integration: Collaborating with global teams to discuss project results. Utilizing ERP/SAP systems and analytical tools to manage data, inventory, and reporting. Supporting Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) initiatives and ISO documentation compliance. Strategic Planning & Innovation: Leading the development and optimization of electroplating and surface modification processes across pretreatment, plating, and post-processing stages. Driving chemistry-based product development from lab-scale concepts to pilot production readiness. Supporting patent filings for novel solutions and contributing to MKS’s innovation vision. Special knowledge: Chemist competency with Analytical & Electrochemistry data Interpretation, Project management /communication skills/ Adaptability Interpersonal qualities: Analytical thinking, Creative & Structured, Ability to work in a team – Local as well as Global Teams IT related skills: Software knowledge e.g., JMP, electronic lab notebook (ELN), visualization tools such Power BI would be an added advantage Qualifications / Professional Experience Educational qualification: Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent (B.tech/M.Sc) Experience (Years): 2+ year of experience in electroplating or handling Chemicals or Paints Industry. Relevant experience in electroplating would be an added advantage. #LI-MK1 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 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. 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
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Scientist at MKS MSD you will partner with Electronics R&D to support in product development and associated activities. In this role, you will report to the functional Team Manager in Electronics R&D. You will carry out different approaches and methodologies to conduct different R&D activities related to product development, testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and process optimization under the technical guidance. You will be working closely with colleagues from your own team, team manager, R&D manager, and other cross-functional departments local and global. An open and clear communication with the team members and R&D manager is expected. You are expected to come up with your own ideas and approaches to execute the tasks and duties successfully. When required, you will also act as a support to customer through consultation, trouble shooting, process optimization, site visits and on-site troubleshooting, maintaining the confidentiality and compliance of the department and the company. You Will Make an Impact By: Candidate is expected to work in the laboratory to carry out “on the bench” experiments and in pilot line to demonstrate feasibility and new products development. Creation Design of experiments (DOE) and independent planning of Project assigned with project management frameworks. Perform and execute assigned tasks in a timely and qualitative manner. Develop and modify product formulations as per the business requirement while reading, using appropriate literature / patent / competition / supplier searches/ market research related to the projects Working and collaborating with other team members in laboratory environment. Bringing innovation mindset and own ideas and creative strategies to make product and processes efficient. Shall interact with cross functional team members local and global. Open to new ideas, innovation and creativity would be demanded for effective and reliable processes development - Encourage self & team to promote R&D developments, research orientation, paper & literature study and writing. Support to project and teams with acceptable technical inputs in their projects & Literature search for new R&D projects. May write technical papers and patents. Exploring & Identification of disruptive technologies, new opportunities, read and up to date with market and embrace research perspective Transparent and regular effective communication of task completion progress to stakeholders. Self-motivated and self-initiated actions to maintain the work culture and task completion. Maintenance of 5S and safety as per the MKS MSD and departmental guidelines. Active participation in team building. Maintaining the confidentiality of the projects and other Departmental information. Interaction with the customer to troubleshoot, process optimization, and site visit/conducting trials at the customer site (if required) Skills You Bring: Technical Skills - 3-5yrs. experience in industries like chemical/ electrochemical/ polymer/ physical/ organic/ inorganic & Surface treatment. Education background of PhD/ Master’s in chemical engineering/ chemistry/ electrochemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry Six sigma (Green belt onwards) / Project management certifications would be an added advantage Strong proficiency in software and statistical applications like Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/JMP/Minitab etc. Experience in e-notebooks/ELN would be an added advantage Data driven mindset & Experience in statistics and data interpretation & representation – Gather, Visualize, Interpret, Conclude Demonstrated ability to work independently and within team with a strong focus on delivering results and identifying alternative solutions when challenges arise Soft skills – Ability to analyze data and provide logical conclusions, document in the form of research report, present work in the relevant forums to team members/scientific audience. Strong oral and written communication, collaboration and team player skills Quick learner, Agile, proactive; would have passion for innovation to create new products and add value in R&D Strong critical and analytical skills to ensure all aspects of projects are clearly understood, well documented and conclusive for the exit gate reporting. Creative, structured, methodical, and time bound workstyle. Self-motivated, out of the box thinking, self-accountability, and strong sense of ownership Preferred Skills: (Optional) Experience in working in chemical laboratories, developing formulations & products, and qualification. Basic understanding on solvents, polymers, reaction mechanistic, electrochemistry – key components, their reaction mechanism, molecular interactions. In depth knowledge of surfactants, organic and inorganic molecules Tuning structure property relationships of organic and inorganic molecules Synthetic knowledge of organic and inorganic molecules #LI-MK1 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 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. 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: [email protected] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Scientist at MKS-Atotech, you will be a part of materials science department under Chemical and Physical Characterization (CPC) for preferred innovation partner in R&D as well as external customer. In this role, you will report to one of the Team Manager (Materials Science). You Will Make an Impact By: You are responsible for independently conducting, analyzing, and reporting materials science investigations using advanced tools such as FE-SEM, XRF, and optical microscopy etc., while also handling assembly tasks such as soldering and bonding properties of printed circuit boards Partner with R&D teams in the development of new products and processes You will prepare and deliver quality reports, manage documentation to enhance customer satisfaction Ensure the operational availability of the laboratory equipment and troubleshooting of instruments Documentation of materials science processes and investigations according to ISO 9001/14001/45001/17025 Safety is our top priority—lab activities are conducted in adherence to HSE requirements, including proper storage and handling of chemicals as per SOPs and MSDS guidelines, and the safe disposal of effluents Abide MKS Atotech compliance policy What will you bring to the team: PH. D in Material Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Physics/ Chemistry with relevant 0-2 years of experience Result-oriented and independent work combined with a strong hands-on attitude Strong sense of ownership Willingness to learn, a positive attitude toward teamwork, and a flexible approach to embracing change Good communication skills in English Good user knowledge of MS Office software and communication tools (e.g. MS Teams) Preferred Skills: (Optional) Candidates with hands-on research experience will be given preference Sound knowledge of QM systems (ISO norms) Prepared to travel domestically and internationally A positive and constructive fundamental attitude The ability to apply knowledge and skills to new research fields #LI-MK1 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 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. 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: [email protected] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Scientist at MKS-Atotech, you will be a part of materials science department under Chemical and Physical Characterization (CPC) for preferred innovation partner in R&D as well as external customer. In this role, you will report to one of the Team Manager (Materials Science). You Will Make an Impact By: You are responsible for independently conducting, analyzing, and reporting materials science investigations using advanced tools such as FE-SEM, XRF, and optical microscopy etc., while also handling assembly tasks such as soldering and bonding properties of printed circuit boards Partner with R&D teams in the development of new products and processes You will prepare and deliver quality reports, manage documentation to enhance customer satisfaction Ensure the operational availability of the laboratory equipment and troubleshooting of instruments Documentation of materials science processes and investigations according to ISO 9001/14001/45001/17025 Safety is our top priority—lab activities are conducted in adherence to HSE requirements, including proper storage and handling of chemicals as per SOPs and MSDS guidelines, and the safe disposal of effluents Abide MKS Atotech compliance policy What will you bring to the team: PH. D in Material Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Physics/ Chemistry with relevant 0-2 years of experience Result-oriented and independent work combined with a strong hands-on attitude Strong sense of ownership Willingness to learn, a positive attitude toward teamwork, and a flexible approach to embracing change Good communication skills in English Good user knowledge of MS Office software and communication tools (e.g. MS Teams) Preferred Skills: (Optional) Candidates with hands-on research experience will be given preference Sound knowledge of QM systems (ISO norms) Prepared to travel domestically and internationally A positive and constructive fundamental attitude The ability to apply knowledge and skills to new research fields #LI-MK1 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 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. 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
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Scientist at MKS MSD you will partner with Electronics R&D to support in product development and associated activities. In this role, you will report to the functional Team Manager in Electronics R&D. You will carry out different approaches and methodologies to conduct different R&D activities related to product development, testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and process optimization under the technical guidance. You will be working closely with colleagues from your own team, team manager, R&D manager, and other cross-functional departments local and global. An open and clear communication with the team members and R&D manager is expected. You are expected to come up with your own ideas and approaches to execute the tasks and duties successfully. When required, you will also act as a support to customer through consultation, trouble shooting, process optimization, site visits and on-site troubleshooting, maintaining the confidentiality and compliance of the department and the company. You Will Make an Impact By: Candidate is expected to work in the laboratory to carry out “on the bench” experiments and in pilot line to demonstrate feasibility and new products development. Creation Design of experiments (DOE) and independent planning of Project assigned with project management frameworks. Perform and execute assigned tasks in a timely and qualitative manner. Develop and modify product formulations as per the business requirement while reading, using appropriate literature / patent / competition / supplier searches/ market research related to the projects Working and collaborating with other team members in laboratory environment. Bringing innovation mindset and own ideas and creative strategies to make product and processes efficient. Shall interact with cross functional team members local and global. Open to new ideas, innovation and creativity would be demanded for effective and reliable processes development - Encourage self & team to promote R&D developments, research orientation, paper & literature study and writing. Support to project and teams with acceptable technical inputs in their projects & Literature search for new R&D projects. May write technical papers and patents. Exploring & Identification of disruptive technologies, new opportunities, read and up to date with market and embrace research perspective Transparent and regular effective communication of task completion progress to stakeholders. Self-motivated and self-initiated actions to maintain the work culture and task completion. Maintenance of 5S and safety as per the MKS MSD and departmental guidelines. Active participation in team building. Maintaining the confidentiality of the projects and other Departmental information. Interaction with the customer to troubleshoot, process optimization, and site visit/conducting trials at the customer site (if required) Skills You Bring: Technical Skills - 3-5yrs. experience in industries like chemical/ electrochemical/ polymer/ physical/ organic/ inorganic & Surface treatment. Education background of PhD/ Master’s in chemical engineering/ chemistry/ electrochemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry Six sigma (Green belt onwards) / Project management certifications would be an added advantage Strong proficiency in software and statistical applications like Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/JMP/Minitab etc. Experience in e-notebooks/ELN would be an added advantage Data driven mindset & Experience in statistics and data interpretation & representation – Gather, Visualize, Interpret, Conclude Demonstrated ability to work independently and within team with a strong focus on delivering results and identifying alternative solutions when challenges arise Soft skills – Ability to analyze data and provide logical conclusions, document in the form of research report, present work in the relevant forums to team members/scientific audience. Strong oral and written communication, collaboration and team player skills Quick learner, Agile, proactive; would have passion for innovation to create new products and add value in R&D Strong critical and analytical skills to ensure all aspects of projects are clearly understood, well documented and conclusive for the exit gate reporting. Creative, structured, methodical, and time bound workstyle. Self-motivated, out of the box thinking, self-accountability, and strong sense of ownership Preferred Skills: (Optional) Experience in working in chemical laboratories, developing formulations & products, and qualification. Basic understanding on solvents, polymers, reaction mechanistic, electrochemistry – key components, their reaction mechanism, molecular interactions. In depth knowledge of surfactants, organic and inorganic molecules Tuning structure property relationships of organic and inorganic molecules Synthetic knowledge of organic and inorganic molecules #LI-MK1 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 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. 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