Automation Engineer: Mechanical Systems & Integration

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Methuen (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Methuen, MA is seeking an Automation Engineer for a hybrid role that supports automation development across global production sites.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and automation professionals to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and capacity in our vacuum systems. You will design, specify, and integrate automated systems, select motors and sensors, develop machine concepts in SolidWorks, and lead startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial).
• 2+ years hands-on experience designing and implementing automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, VFDs, robots, and servo motors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, design control panels, and implement safety circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and integrate automated mechanical systems (motion, end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, conveyors).
• Develop machine concepts and layouts using CAD tools (SolidWorks).
• Select and integrate motors, actuators, gearboxes, sensors, pneumatics, and safety devices.
• Support and lead design reviews, prototyping, assembly, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Lead integration, startup, verification, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated solutions.
• Design experiments and proofs-of-concept to evaluate new automation technologies.

Skills

BS degree in Mechanical Eng / Mechatro

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Eng, Mechatronics, or Industrial Eng

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Industrial networking protocols

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Methuen, MA is seeking an Automation Engineer for a hybrid role that supports automation development across global production sites.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and automation professionals to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and capacity in our vacuum systems. You will design, specify, and integrate automated systems, select motors and sensors, develop machine concepts in SolidWorks, and lead startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation