Electronic Engineering Technician 4

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS invites an Engineering Technician to join the Valves Engineering team in Andover, MA. You will collaborate with electrical, software, mechanical and test engineers to design, build, test, and troubleshoot equipment used globally.

If you enjoy hands-on work with both electrical and mechanical systems, this is a great opportunity. In this role, you will read schematics, troubleshoot circuits down to component level, perform failure analysis, and generate detailed test reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related hands-on experience.
• 4+ years with electronic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams & docs.
• Strong component-level troubleshooting & circuit analysis.
• PCB rework experience (SMT & through-hole).
• Hands-on use of standard lab equipment and MS Office / email.
• Clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital circuits to component level.
• Perform failure analysis, document findings, and generate test reports.
• Assemble, test, evaluate, and maintain electrical/electronic systems.
• Order and manage electrical components, tools and lab supplies.
• Disassemble and reassemble complex mechanical/electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Support lab operations, including equipment maintenance and calibration tracking.

Skills

Reading schematics & wiring diagrams

Circuit analysis

PCB rework SMT & through-hole

Lab equipment use (Oscilloscopes, DMMs

MS Office & email proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DigitalMultimeters (DMMs)

DC power supplies / electronic loads

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As an Engineering Technician in MKS Valves Engineering team, you will play an important role within a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment. You will work closely with electrical, software, mechanical and test engineers to design, build, test, and troubleshoot equipment used around the world. If you enjoy hands‑on work with both electrical and mechanical systems and take pride in finding practical solutions, this could be a great opportunity for you. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Providing technical support to the engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshooting analog and digital circuits down to the component level.
• Performing failure analysis, documenting findings, and generating detailed test reports.
• Assembling, testing, evaluating, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems, wiring, and equipment.
• Ordering and managing electrical components, tools, and lab supplies.
• Disassembling and reassembling complex mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Supporting lab operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration tracking, and documentation.

Skills You Bring

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 4 years of practical experience working with electronic systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong experience with component‑level troubleshooting and circuit analysis.
• Experience performing PCB rework, including both surface‑mount (SMT) and through‑hole soldering.
• Hands‑on experience using standard lab equipment, including:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Digital multimeters (DMMs)
  • DC power supplies and electronic loads
• Experience with PC based applications to include Microsoft Office package and email.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Pay Range

b>Total Base Pay Range $30.48 - 50.80 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus

Premium is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].