MKS Instruments, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.$90K — $147K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8+ years design experience in automated test equipment (ATE) design
  • Strong CAD skills, particularly in SolidWorks
  • Experience with detailed 2D & 3D modeling and technical drawings
  • Understanding of fabrication processes and techniques
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities within cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of engineering change management processes and tools

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop modular and flexible test systems for in-house and supplier use.
  • Oversee and create mechanical concepts in collaboration with test engineers and product designers.
  • Conduct effective communication of technical system design and performance information.
  • Prepare and lead design reviews with stakeholders to ensure alignment on projects.
  • Manage multiple ongoing projects, adapting priorities as required.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for test systems including diagrams and assembly drawings.
  • Reverse engineer legacy systems to facilitate documentation for contract manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 12 paid holidays and 15 paid vacation days
  • 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
Full Job Description
You Will Make an Impact By:
  • Designing, developing, documenting, qualifying and deploying flexible, modular and scalable test systems and associated fixturing for in-house use and/or at suppliers.
  • Designing, developing, documented, and deploying the mechanical framework, tooling, fixturing, vacuum & pressure piping (including gas panel designs) using SolidWorks 3D CAD software, for test platforms deployed throughout the MKS MA facilities.
  • Working with a Lead Test Engineer and Product Design Engineers, you will both create and oversee the development of mechanical concepts & solutions for new system designs and continuous improvement projects.
  • Communicating effectively, in both oral and written form, critical technical information regarding system design and performance, including test software status.
  • Preparing for and conducting periodic design reviews with all stakeholders.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift priorities based on company needs.
  • Creating and maintaining test stand/process documentation, including plumbing & interface diagrams, bill of materials, mechanical layout, mechanical 3D modeling, facility requirements, assembly & sub-assembly drawings.
  • Reverse engineering legacy test systems to create adequate technical documentation package for the outsource of the assembly operations at a contract manufacturer.
  • Producing highly reliable, user-friendly ergonomically focused test system & fixture designs to be used in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of Travel is required.


Skills You Bring:
  • B.S. or higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 8+ years of design experience, preferably in ATE (automated test equipment) design.
  • CAD / Documentation - 3D cad skills and industry standard documentation
  • Mechanical Design & CAD Modeling - create detailed 2D & 3D models and technical drawings of test systems, sub-assemblies, manifolds, control boxes using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, mainly SolidWorks.
  • Product Analysis - ability to assess company products for design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), poke yoke, and ensure that products entering production are reproduceable, repeatable, able to be assembled by manufacturing personnel.
  • Fabrication Knowledge - understanding the processes, materials, and techniques used to fabricate mechanical components and systems, including knowledge of assembly, machining, welding, casting, and additive manufacturing and best practices.
  • Communication & Collaboration - ability to effectively share information, ideas, and feedback with cross-functional teams, and suppliers by demonstrating clear and concise verbal and written communication, active listening, and the ability to work well in diverse teams.
  • Engineering Change Management - understanding of the change management process, revision control, for drawings, documents, and software, Knowledge of the workflows and tools used for managing BOMs, ECOs, and temporary deviations.


Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $90,000 to $147,000 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.].

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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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