MKS Instruments, Inc.

Technical Support Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.$88K — $105K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent experience required; BS preferred.
  • Minimum 2+ years of field service or technical support experience in a relevant industry.
  • Proactive problem-solver with strong motivation and self-drive.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams seamlessly.
  • Skilled at managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level technical support to customers and service personnel.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to address product performance issues.
  • Represent the Service organization in product development and implementation efforts.
  • Develop comprehensive technical documentation and training materials.
  • Conduct engaging training sessions for Field Service Engineers and customers.
  • Travel up to 10% to customer or service sites as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 12 paid holidays, plus 15 vacation days.
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Full Job Description
A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Technical Support Engineer at MKS, you will partner with Service Technicians, Field Service Engineers, Sales teams, and customers to provide expert-level troubleshooting guidance and technical support. Additionally, you will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams in order to investigate and mitigate product performance concerns, spurring continuous design and process improvement. In this role, you will report to the Technical Support Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:
  • Provide expert-level technical support to our valued customers, Field Service Engineers, Sales teams, and Service Technicians. This includes answering complex technical questions, performing in-depth troubleshooting, and resolving critical issues via phone, email, or in person.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to identify, analyze, and implement effective corrective actions for new product failure modes, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Drive the seamless transition of new products from design to service, representing the Service organization in product development projects, communicating critical requirements, and proposing innovative solutions.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including technical memos, service bulletins, and high-quality training materials to empower our global teams.
  • Deliver engaging and effective training sessions on new and existing products to Field Service Engineers, customers, and Service Technicians, fostering their technical proficiency.
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel.

Skills You Bring:
  • An Associate's (AS) degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent practical experience is required; a Bachelor's (BS) degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2+ years of hands-on field service or technical support experience in a relevant industry.
  • A highly motivated, self-driven individual with a positive and proactive approach to complex problem-solving.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
  • Aptitude to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Good computer skills with a working knowledge of the MS Office suite.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

US requirement due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, each country is different due to employment laws, so HR Partner discretion is advised. See HR Partner with any questions.
  • Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks and engaging in phone communication. Ability to work in an office environment and potentially in manufacturing or customer facilities, which may involve exposure to moderate noise levels and varying temperatures. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 TO $105,000.00 USD 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. 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, 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.].

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

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
NASDAQ

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