MKS Instruments, Inc.

Engineering Technician

MKS Instruments, Inc.$63K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent technician experience required
  • Minimum of 4+ years of related experience
  • Strong communication skills for interpreting drawings and descriptions
  • Experience with precision mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies
  • Proficient in hand and small power tools, and soldering stations
  • Familiarity with standard electronics testing equipment
  • Experience in data analysis using Microsoft Excel
  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident requirement

Responsibilities

  • Construct, debug, and test precision flow measurement and control instrumentation
  • Collaborate with engineers from mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines
  • Prototype advanced electro-mechanical packaging for precision products
  • Build cable assemblies and low-voltage wiring connections
  • Design, debug, and implement new assembly processes with documentation
  • Set up tests, collect, and analyze data
  • Maintain lab organization and general upkeep

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 11 paid holidays and 15 paid vacation days
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Construct, debug, and test precision flow measurement and control instrumentation

  • Work alongside Engineers from multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical and firmware) to understand issues and enhance performance of precision systems

  • Prototype advanced electro-mechanical packaging for precision products

  • Building cable assemblies; wiring of low-voltage power and communications connections

  • Design, debug, and implement new assembly processes (including documentation)

  • Set up tests, collect and analyze data

  • General lab organization and maintenance


Skills You Bring:

  • Requires an Associate degree or equivalent technician experience

  • Minimum of 4+ years of related experience

  • Strong communication skills, ability to work from drawings as well as written and verbal descriptions

  • Experience working with precision mechanical, electrical and electromechanical assemblies

  • Proficiency with a variety of hand and small power tools, soldering stations

  • Experience with standard electronics testing equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)

  • Use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis

  • Any of the following are a plus:

  • Previous work with a development engineering team supporting prototyping

  • Developing jigs and fixtures for precision assemblies

  • PCBA troubleshooting and SMT rework/repair ability

  • Familiarity with LabView

  • Experience or exposure to embedded software development

  • Familiarity with vacuum products and instrumentation

  • This position is limited to US Citizens or Permanent Residents


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

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

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination

  • Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 30 pounds

  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for 80% of the time

  • Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level

  • Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level

  • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so 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

  • 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

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $30.48 - 50.80 per hour. 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

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, 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.].

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About MKS Instruments, Inc.

MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity for our customers. Our products are derived from our core competencies in pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, residual gas analysis, leak detection, control technology, ozone generation and delivery, RF & DC power, reactive gas generation, vacuum technology, photonics, sub-micron positioning, vibration isolation and optics. Our primary served markets include semiconductor capital equipment, general industrial, life and health sciences, research and defense.
Learn more about MKS Instruments, Inc.
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.1 million
5 Year Trend
+17.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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