A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a senior data scientist at MKS Ophir, you will partner with the Beam Profiling R&D group to design and implement algorithms for the characterization of laser beams. In this role, you will report to the Systems Design Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:
• Developing and refining beam measurement algorithms
• Evaluating new technologies and components
• Translating algorithms and implementation of international standards into code
• Simulating a physics/imaging/optical concept in MATLAB, Python or equivalent environment
• Using numerical calculation methods efficiently
• Coding numerical analysis algorithms smartly in C#

Skills You Bring:
• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD degree or equivalent experience in Software, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Electro-optics

• 5 years of related experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python/Numpy or similar tool
• Proficiency in C# programming
• Proven communication skills

• Fluency in English

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Preferred Skills:

• 3 years of experience in a corporate environment
• Experience in real-time/embedded systems
• Analysis of optical system performance
• Modeling using the Finite Element Method

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• This job operates in a professional office environment

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.

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