Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Massachusetts seeks a driven engineer to partner with product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. The role involves prototype development, performance testing, and guiding concepts from MVP to full production in an onsite environment.

You will work with 3D CAD tools, perform mechanical, thermal and fluid analyses, and ensure designs meet quality, regulatory and reliability standards while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science in Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Exposure to Vacuum Technology.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering team on ideation, design and development through prototype production for Vacuum Valve Development.
• Develop test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Design test fixtures and equipment for product performance and evaluation.
• Perform analysis and create detailed engineering drawings (3D CAD).
• Use Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation or similar tools for mechanical, thermal and fluid analysis.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable and meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Years of relevant experience

3D CAD modeling

Vacuum technology exposure

Mechanical fabrication techniques

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

A Day in the Life at MKS:

In this role, you will partner with all aspects of the business; product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. Activities range from focused development of new designs, defining and operating performance tests, hands on approach to building initial minimal viable products (MVP) and driving successful concepts through to production via the product development process (PDP). This is an onsite position within this dynamic and growing division.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working closely within the engineering team in the process of ideation, design and development through prototype production with a focus on Vacuum Valve Development
• Developing test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Participating in design of test fixtures and equipment for product performance and evaluation
• Responsible for analysis, 3D modeling, and creation of detailed engineering drawings.
• Exposure with tools such as Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation or other to perform mechanical, thermal and fluid analysis
• Collaboratewithmanufacturing and operations teamsthroughtheproduct development, launch, and scale-up to volume productionto ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.
• Ensuring all products meetquality standards, performance expectations, and regulatory requirementsthrough thoroughtesting, validation, and design verificationprocesses.
• Travel Requirements: up to 10% of travel is required
  

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science in Engineering.
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
• Exposure to Vacuum Technology
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experience with vacuum sealing technology
• Experience or exposure to CNC programming and tools

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 20 lbs.
• Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling vacuum systems, mechanical hardware, and associated laboratory equipment

Salary Pay Range:

$71,025.00 - $118,375.00 USD 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

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, fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.