Quality Technician (Incoming Inspection)

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Singapore invites applications for a Quality Technician to support our manufacturing site. You will perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on optical components, mechanical parts, and cables, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities include First Article Inspections, maintaining inspection records, assisting engineers in root-cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to boost yield and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in quality inspection or related roles.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Proficient with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM.
• Experience with optics metrology or laser testing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on optical components, mechanical fabricated parts, and cables.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) for optics and related assemblies.
• Follow established sampling plans, inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records, logs and reports.
• Assist engineers in the investigation of failures and defects in parts and components.
• Identify quality issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness.
• Support First Pass Yield improvement initiatives and assist in identifying root causes for manufacturing low Yield / quality issues.
• Apply continuous improvement concepts and techniques in daily work activities.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Optics metrology

Laser testing

Education

ITE / Diploma or higher in engineering

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Technician to support our expanding manufacturing site in Singapore. This role is responsible for incoming quality and sampling inspections for critical assemblies, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.Key responsibilities:Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on optical components, mechanical fabricated parts, and cables.Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) for optics and related assemblies.Follow established sampling plans, inspection procedures and quality standards.Maintain accurate and complete inspection records, logs and reports.Assist engineers in the investigation of failures and defects in parts and components.Identify quality issues and recommend improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness.Support First Pass Yield improvement initiatives and assist in identifying root causes for manufacturing low Yield / quality issues.Apply continuous improvement concepts and techniques in daily work activities.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor based on business needs.Requirements:Minimum 4+ years of experience in Quality inspection, Quality tech or related roles.ITE / Diploma or higher in engineering or equivalent.Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documents.Proficiency in using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).Familiarity with optics metrology and laser testing will be an advantage.Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills.#LI-DNIGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] .If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role