Engineering Technician 4

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician in Wilmington, Massachusetts, responsible for supporting engineering and service teams. You will build, test, and improve equipment and provide expert technical support, playing a vital role in solving technical challenges.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience, along with at least 4 years in a similar role. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with match, generous leave policies, and more.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an Engineering Technician role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Building, testing, and improving technical solutions.
• Conducting research and detailed experimental testing.
• Providing expert technical support to engineering teams.

Skills

Experience assembling and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Proficiency with common hand tools

Strong attention to detail

Good communication and customer service skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related technical field

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.].