Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Instruments; Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 71,025 - 118,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

15 days of paid vacation

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bailey, New York to partner with the Tech Ops Team, supporting NPI designs. The role includes developing and improving processes for RF generators, providing day-to-day support to assembly operations, and driving root-cause analysis.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, 2+ years of experience, and skills in digital manufacturing initiatives. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and 15 days of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including school and co-ops.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing such as semiconductor or electromechanical assemblies.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives like digital twin and virtual validation.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day support to assembly operations.
• Developing and improving manufacturing processes for RF generators.
• Driving root-cause analysis and supporting transfer of new designs to HVM.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Process validation (PFMEA)

Cross-functional engineering collaboration

Digital manufacturing initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Manufacturing Engineer at MKS, you will partner with the Tech Ops Team to develop and support NPI designs, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Providing day‑to‑day support to assembly operations
• Developing and improving manufacturing processes for RF generators and subassemblies
• Driving root‑cause analysis
• Supporting transfer of new designs to HVM
• Designing fixtures and tooling
• Creating and maintaining work instructions, process flows, BOMs, and SOPs
• Traveling up to 20%

Skills You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (school and co‑ops count)
• Develop and use process simulations to model assembly flows, cycle times, and throughput optimization
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives (digital twin, virtual validation)
• Experience in high‑tech manufacturing such as semiconductor or electromechanical assemblies
• Cross‑functional engineering collaboration
• Digital factory or manufacturing simulation
• Process validation (PFMEA)

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Design for Manufacturing experience (DFX)
• Data‑driven problem solving
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Factory, Oracle working knowledge a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work performed in a production/assembly environment with exposure to mechanical equipment and automation systems
• Office work (desk, computer)
• Hands‑on shop floor support

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $71,025 – $118,375 USD annually
• Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, determined by MKS
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 days of paid vacation. Additional offerings include fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. 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. MKS conducts background checks and drug screens in accordance with applicable law and company policies.