Responsibilities

• Developing clear, accurate, and compelling technical content such as application notes, product descriptions, white papers, technical guides, and educational resources.
• Partnering with engineers, scientists, and product managers to gather technical insights and translate them into customer‑focused messaging.
• Supporting content needs for product launches, marketing campaigns, and lifecycle materials across multiple channels.
• Ensuring all content aligns with brand standards, technical accuracy, and regulatory or compliance guidelines.
• Helping maintain content libraries and documentation processes for version control, consistency, and cross‑functional accessibility.
• Collaborating with the marketing and creative teams to support multimedia content such as diagrams, videos, and animations.
• Using analytics and stakeholder feedback to refine and improve content effectiveness over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in technical writing, content development, or technical marketing within photonics, optics, lasers, or other high‑technology sectors.
• Strong ability to convert complex technical information into clear, engaging content for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with technical subject‑matter experts and cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with content management systems, digital marketing tools, and basic analytics platforms.
• Excellent written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Photonics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience working with photonics systems, optics setups, lasers, or related instrumentation.
• Familiarity with visual content development (diagrams, schematics, or basic multimedia editing).
• Experience supporting product launches or global marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of SEO and digital content best practices.
• Strong organizational and project‑tracking skills in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

Benefits

• Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 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.].