Mechanical Engineer

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 81,675 - 136,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Andover, Massachusetts. The role involves product design and development for advanced vacuum measurement products, focusing on full product ownership throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of related experience, with strong skills in mechanical design and teamwork across various technical disciplines. A competitive salary range of $81,675 - $136,125 per year is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience with precision mechanical design, including creation of drawings, tolerancing, and documentation.
• Ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and release of capacitance manometer products.
• Drive engineering changes and configuration management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

2D/3D CAD tools

Data analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)

As a Mechanical Engineer within the Direct Pressure Group, you will support the design, development, and sustaining of advanced vacuum measurement products used primarily in the semiconductor market. This role focuses on full product ownership, including new product introduction, design improvements, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful product release and ongoing performance in the field.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to support product development and sustaining activities.

You Will Make an Impact By: (Responsibilities)

• Support the design, development, and release of capacitance manometer products across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production and sustaining
• Create and review detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and specifications; ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
• Drive engineering changes (ECOs/ECRs), configuration management, and documentation updates with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Partner cross-functional with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, and Product Marketing teams to ensure successful product development and ongoing support
• Work closely with internal production teams and external vendors/suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve designs, and support manufacturing readiness
• Lead or support root cause investigations, failure analysis, and corrective actions for field and production issues
• Contribute to the development and improvement of design standards, best practices, and engineering processes
• Support qualification, validation, and verification activities for new and existing products
• Analyze product performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong organization and communication across teams

Skills You Bring: (Required Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (advanced degree a plus)
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment (level to be determined based on experience)
• Experience with precision mechanical design, including creation of drawings, tolerancing, and documentation
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience supporting product development, release, or sustaining engineering activities in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product execution and resolve issues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation, configuration management, and engineering change processes (ECO/ECR)
• Experience working with external vendors or contract manufacturers to support design, fabrication, and issue resolution
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and transitioning products into production
• Data analysis skills using tools such as Excel, Matlab, or Python
• Experience with vacuum systems, precision instrumentation, or similar technologies is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $81,675.00 - $136,125.00 per year. 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.

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].