Automation Test Engineer for Smart Manufacturing & NPI

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 1,411,932 - 1,835,511; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Nogales, Mexico is seeking a Test Engineer to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations and Product Development to design, validate, and support automated test solutions that ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

You will develop test methods and fixtures, plan testing activities, troubleshoot and sustain test systems, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electronic or Mechatronic) required.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Programming experience in LabVIEW for automated testing and data acquisition.
• Electronics background including troubleshooting, diagnostics, instrumentation, and test methodologies.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, Industrial IoT, automation systems, and smart manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Python, TestStand, or SQL.
• Experience supporting NPI activities in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective test methods, diagnostic programs, and test equipment for new and existing products.
• Creating and maintaining test fixtures, specifications, procedures, and validation plans to support NPI and manufacturing readiness.
• Planning and coordinating testing activities, including labor, equipment, schedules, and resources required to evaluate standard and specialized products.
• Sustaining manufacturing test systems by troubleshooting issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement to improve yield and uptime.
• Supporting Industry 4.0 and process automation initiatives through development of automated test solutions, data acquisition systems, and manufacturing process enhancements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, reliability, compliance, and safety.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Data acquisition

Industry 4.0

NPI collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electronic or Mechatronic)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

TestStand

SQL

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Nogales, Mexico is seeking a Test Engineer to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations and Product Development to design, validate, and support automated test solutions that ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

You will develop test methods and fixtures, plan testing activities, troubleshoot and sustain test systems, and drive continuous improvement.