Engineering Technician 4

MKS Instruments; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 38,421 - 71,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our engineering and service teams. In this hands-on role, you will design, assemble, test, and improve equipment while troubleshooting real-world technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Engineering Technology, 4+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient with common hand tools. MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an Engineering Technician or similar role.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and improve engineering solutions.
• Conduct research and detailed experimental testing.
• Provide technical support to service operations.

Skills

Experience assembling electrical systems

Experience assembling mechanical systems

Proficiency with common hand tools

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Soldering irons

Drills

Saws

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As an Engineering Technician at MKS, you will play an important role in supporting our engineering and service teams. You will work closely with Test Engineering and Global Service Operations to build, improve, and troubleshoot equipment used around the world. This is a hands‑on position where you will help design, assemble, test, and improve test systems while solving real‑world technical challenges. If you enjoy working with both electrical and mechanical systems and take pride in finding practical solutions, this could be a great opportunity for you.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Working alongside engineers to build, test, and improve solutions to technical challenges.
• Conducting research, detailed experimental testing, and collecting data to write reports and identify areas for improvement.
• Providing expert technical support to engineering, technical support engineering, and global service operations.
• Performing operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment to ensure quality.
• Assisting in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Supporting the design, build, test, and check‑out of test equipment to ensure accuracy.

Skills You Bring

• Associate degree (A.S.) in Engineering Technology or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 4+ years of experience in an Engineering Technician or similar technical role.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems. Preferably vacuum related products.
• Proficiency with common hand tools such as soldering irons, drills, and saws.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Pay Range

Total Base Pay Range $27.89 - 51.79 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 [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.

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Employment Eligibility

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Legal Notice

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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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