MKS Instruments, Inc.

Test Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.$75K — $105K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient project management skills in technical environments
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Technical proficiency, particularly with MS Office

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to and manage ongoing global projects for equipment deployment
  • Collaborate with global technical support teams to resolve test issues
  • Conduct verification and validation of test systems pre-deployment
  • Document hardware modifications for on-site upgrades
  • Execute software updates and support for test systems
  • Create and maintain documentation for test station operations
  • Build and improve test fixtures for various projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 12 paid holidays and sick leave
  • 15 days of paid vacation
  • Fully paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Test Engineer at MKS, you will work with Principal and Senior Test Engineers, Product Support engineers, and test technicians to support the deployment, development, and documentation of automated test systems used across our global high-volume service sites.

In addition, you will play a key role in supporting multiple concurrent global initiatives, helping to coordinate and drive technical projects related to new equipment deployment, product transitions, and service capability expansion. This role requires project management skills to effectively prioritize, track, and execute across a growing portfolio of initiatives.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Test Station Hardware (~35%)
  • Contribute to and help manage multiple ongoing global projects, including new equipment deployments and service readiness initiatives. Track progress, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of deliverables across a growing portfolio of programs.
  • Work with Technical Support Engineers and Service Technicians worldwide to solve test problems.
  • Perform verification and validation of duplicate test systems before global deployment to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
  • Create or provide documentation of test station hardware modifications for Service employees to enable upgrade of the Test station on-site.

Test Software (~35%)
  • Test Software updates/support.
  • Create script to be able to execute test SW updates to worldwide test computers.
  • Update local test stations for test SW.
  • Test Station/SW documentation.
  • Create Instructions for Service personnel to update test stations worldwide.
  • Inventory and track all test programs on test machines worldwide.
  • Use LabVIEW or similar automated test platforms to troubleshoot, analyze, and diagnose Unit Under Test (UUT) and test stand issues.


Test Fixture Build/Support (~15%)
  • Test fixtures build and design.
  • Build test fixture using existing build procedure or process.
  • Create improvements to existing test fixtures.

New Product TE Support (~15%)
  • Determine the facilities requirements of the new product and provide to management.
  • Determine the test equipment, test fixtures and test Software for new product.


Skills You Bring:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of related experience
  • Project Management Experience: Demonstrated ability to support or lead technical projects, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growing environment.
  • Problem-Solving Acumen: A highly motivated, self-driven individual with a positive and proactive approach to complex problem-solving.
  • Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, and outstanding skills enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
  • Autonomy & Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Technical Proficiency: Good computer skills with a working knowledge of the MS Office suite.


Preferred Skills:
  • Project Management Experience.
  • Hands-on experience with lab test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, waveform generators, and DAQ hardware.
  • Familiarity with vacuum systems, pressure and flow measurement, and control systems.

Administrative Details & Scope:

Reporting Relationships: Technical Support Manager

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Working with electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and lab test equipment.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD annually. This range represents a good faith estimate based on qualifications, experience, training, and business needs.
  • Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, determined by MKS.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 days of paid vacation. Additional offerings include fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative and innovative environment.


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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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