Lab Test Technician – Verification & Data

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Percentage Plan

RRSP Matching Program

Healthcare Including Medical, Dental,

Life Insurance and AD&D

Medical Travel Insurance

Global Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Recognition Awards

Additional Flex Day Off with Spending

Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc., through its Photon Control Inc. subsidiary, is seeking a Test Technician to support engineering and shipment testing activities in a fast-paced lab environment. You will work with Test Engineers to verify and validate tests, prepare test setups, and document results with traceable records.

You will contribute to failure analyses, troubleshoot test setups, and help optimize testing protocols while ensuring a clean, safe lab and on-time deliverables.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in electrical, mechatronics, or engineering.
• 2–4 years in a test technician role in a test lab.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipment testing as required, ensuring products meet necessary shipping and handling standards.
• Assist Test Engineers to conduct tests according to verification and validation plans.
• Prepare test samples, fixtures, equipment, and test setups to support engineering and shipment testing activities.
• Perform routine and standardized testing independently after training, following approved test procedures and work instructions.
• Document test procedures, conditions, observations, and results clearly and accurately, maintaining complete and traceable test records.
• Participate in failure analysis investigations and root cause analysis, identifying failure modes and supporting corrective actions.
• Identify abnormal test results or test setup issues, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalation issues to Test Engineers as needed.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of new and existing testing protocols to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Compile and analyze test data, providing actionable insights to the test engineering team to support product improvements.
• Ensure the test lab is clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Conduct regular cleaning and upkeep of lab equipment and tools to maintain a safe and efficient testing environment.

Skills

Test lab experience

Detail oriented

Team communication

Time management

Education

Post-secondary degree in electrical/mechatronics/engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Test fixtures

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc., through its Photon Control Inc. subsidiary, is seeking a Test Technician to support engineering and shipment testing activities in a fast-paced lab environment. You will work with Test Engineers to verify and validate tests, prepare test setups, and document results with traceable records.

You will contribute to failure analyses, troubleshoot test setups, and help optimize testing protocols while ensuring a clean, safe lab and on-time deliverables.