Electronic Engineering Technician 4

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 41,989 - 69,982; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Sign‑on bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Andover, MA is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Valves Engineering team with hands‑on electrical and mechanical assembly, test, and troubleshooting. You will work closely with electrical, software, mechanical, and test engineers to design, build, test, and troubleshoot equipment used globally.

The role emphasizes reading schematics, PCB rework, and lab equipment operation, with opportunities to contribute to failure analyses, test reports, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 4 years of practical experience with electronic systems.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with PCB rework (SMT and through-hole soldering).
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscope, DMMs, DC power supplies and electronic loads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading schematics & diagrams

PCB troubleshooting

Component-level analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Lab equipment operation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

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:

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:

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

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. Additional benefits may include participation in stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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].

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